Job Details

Mark Thomas is hiring an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to add to our growing Structures team!  The role of the Senior Bridge Engineer is to lead and coordinate the necessary tasks required to complete multiple projects in conformity to scopes of work.  This will include the adherence to scope, budgets, and schedules.  The production elements of this position are reduced with a greater emphasis on the coordination of the project delivery elements.  The supervisory and mentorship responsibilities are increasingly more critical in this position with a higher degree of training and guiding the development of more junior staff. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads large project team(s) to successful delivery of quality PS&E (plans, specifications & estimates) packages. 
• Maintains close attention to project work scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Performs quality control measures and audits quality control measures for compliance.
• Communicates technical and promotional material to staff, clients and subconsultants effectively.
• Leads technical aspects of proposal efforts regarding approach, design elements and client's needs.
• Independently prepares project plans, specifications, estimates, calculate quantities, performs structural calculations, and prepares reports, and exhibits.
• Works closely with CAD drafters on the preparation of detailed plans.
• Mentors and manages internal design team members.
• Provides QC support by following the appropriate procedures as outlined.
• Provides support during construction phase, exhibiting an understanding of construction methodologies, techniques and associated working space.
• Reviews and uses design manuals, agency standards and procedures.
• Prepares calculations using current engineering design software (SAP 2000, VBridge, VBent, WinABUD, Xtract, etc.).
• Prepares detailed design and quantity calculations in a clear and organized manner.
• Provides ongoing training as directed or desired; participates in established internal training programs and development opportunities.
• Develops working relationships with outside contacts such as utilities, regulatory agencies, and sub-consultants as directed by supervisor.
• Assists in the preparation of proposal packages and exhibits.
• Gains knowledge of scope, budgets, agreements, and financial reporting systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering, concentration in structures strongly preferred; MS in Civil or Structural Engineering a plus.
• 6-8+ years of progressive relevant structural engineering experience.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain it within a year if registered in another state.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and lead design groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of Auto CAD or MicroStation.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of SAP 2000, VBridge, VBent, WinABUD, XTRACT or similar design programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of general engineering principals, statics, dynamics of structures and general engineering design.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of structural design for reinforced concrete, basic knowledge of structural design for steel, timber, and masonry a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management skills and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

*The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. 

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.