Supervising Bridge Engineer

PARSONS, one of the world's largest engineering/construction firms, has an immediate opening for a Supervising Bridge Engineer in our Indianapolis, IN office.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate will be the supervising/lead engineer for the Indianapolis bridge staff consisting of engineers and design personnel. Responsible for directing technical engineering assignments and coordinating project staffing assignments. Travel required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direction and project management for small to medium sized transportation projects with particular emphasis on bridge structures.

Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and quality is acceptable.

Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned personnel.

Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise.

Conducts performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, recommends promotions and salary actions, and recommends training and development for assigned personnel.

Helps to define scope of work, design criteria, schedule, standards, and procedures for project assignments.

Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. Provides technical direction, making decisions and/or obtaining additional technical staff assistance as the situation warrants. This may include obtaining the services of consultants.

Promotes technical excellence on the project, including furthering the Quality Improvement Process.

Ensures that adequate checking is performed in accordance with discipline checking policy and procedures.

Ensures that discipline design work is coordinated with project staff and Engineers from other disciplines by maintaining clear and frequent communications.

Advises engineering and project management regarding any problem areas, staffing requirements, delays in production, scope changes, or other events which could effect project completion and/or profitability.

Initiates and/or reviews change order requests for additions, deletions, or changes to the original scope of work.

Supervises the production of project drawings and design calculations.

Recommends and prepares technical papers.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

4-year degree in Civil Engineering, with emphasis on structures, and at least 12 years of related work experience in bridge engineering/design, and previous project management experience on bridge/highway projects. MS degree in Civil Engineering preferred. Professional Engineer registration is required.

Proven ability to perform in a leadership and management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and codes are required.

Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current bridge technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.