**40347BR** **Requisition ID:** 40347BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** *This position can be based in our Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth or Houston offices. As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: Join CDM Smith's Transportation team as a Structural Engineer-Bridges and make a significant impact! Our goal is to improve the long-term mobility of both people and goods. Our team comprises technical specialists with extensive knowledge in various design areas, including roads, bridges, structures, traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, public transit, and more! As a member of this team within our Transportation Services Group, you will; •Serve as the engineer of record on bridge projects with TxDOT and other local clients. •Prepare contract plans, specifications, and special provisions required for transportation projects. •Prepare design calculations for transportation structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls) to meet project requirements. •Coordinates designs with other engineering disciplines. •Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, performing on-site inspections and reviews, and conducting or overseeing remedial design work. •Undertake bridge design from preliminary inspection, assessment, and bridge development reports to detailed design. •Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. •Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work. •Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposals (RFPs). • Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations, and best practices. •Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. •Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. •Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. **Job Title:** Structural Engineer 5-Bridges **Group:** TSO **Certification/License Requirements:** Professional Engineer **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** •Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. •Professional engineering (PE) license. •7 years of related experience. •Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. •Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** •Bachelor's degree or greater in Structural or Civil Engineering (Masters or PhD a Plus). •Minimum of 7+ years of structural/bridge engineering design experience. •Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas. •Experience preparing contract documents in accordance with TxDOT policies and procedures. •Ability to travel on an as-needed basis to project sites and client meetings. •Strong knowledge of AASHTO Bridge LRFD Specifications. •Experience using a variety of bridge analysis software. •Experience managing project scope, and preparing schedules and budgets. •Experience with complex or other bridge types (railroad, pedestrian, etc.). •Qualified NBIS Inspection Team Leader and Fracture Critical Inspection Training. \#LI-MS1 \#LI-HYBRID **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** Texas - Statewide **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 5% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Consumer Report, Investigative Consumer Report and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports containing information about you in connection with your application for employment. The consumer report or investigative consumer report will provide information including but not limited to verification of employment, education and licensure, etc. as well as credit when applicable for certain positions. If this position is subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the report. CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional consumer reports or investigative consumer reports, as well as drug testing. **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.