Bridge Engineer II

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is now hiring for a Bridge Engineer II to join our Kansas City team supporting major regional road and bridge projects. The ideal candidate will report remotely, based in the Kansas City area. What You'll Be Doing: Collaborate frequently with senior engineers and project managers; perform a wide range of bridge and structural engineering and design assignments requiring the independent application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria for projects of varying size and complexity Utilize drafting and modeling software, tools, and programs to develop and refine conceptual, preliminary, and detailed bridge designs Perform and review design calculations for bridge superstructures and substructures, including material quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates, and support value engineering efforts Assist in and increasingly lead the production and modification of design calculations, load rating analyses, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned bridge projects Support coordination with other disciplines (roadway, drainage, geotechnical, traffic, utilities, etc.) to ensure integrated and constructible bridge and transportation structure designs Assist with scope development and refinement, and support management of project tasks related to bridge design, including schedule and budget tracking Participate in internal and external project progress meetings and provide technical input on structural issues and design decisions Provide limited guidance to junior engineers and designers on assigned tasks, helping to ensure quality and adherence to applicable design standards, including state DOT and AASHTO criteria Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate What Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (or related field) 5 years or more of progressive bridge and structural engineering experience with transportation projects; state DOT bridge design experience is needed Professional Engineer Registration is required Experience in the final design of bridges and transportation-related structures, including minor and major bridge design, is strongly preferred Proficiency in utilizing structural analysis and design software, as well as CAD/BIM tools commonly used for bridge projects, is required Working knowledge of applicable bridge design standards and guidelines including AASHTO LRFD, state DOT design manuals, and related federal requirements is preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and participate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, and a demonstrated ability to take on increasing leadership responsibility within the structures discipline Security Clearance Requirement: None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.