Senior Bridge Engineer

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for a Lead/Senior Bridge Design Engineer that can be a part of our growing team in Pune. The candidate will be working with Bridge Engineers, Bridge draftsmen, Highway engineers, Highway draftsmen and other senior staff in the successful delivery of projects. At Stantec "we put people first" by delivering exciting career opportunities. We want to discuss with you why this is a great opportunity

Primary Purpose of the Role

Contribute to the ongoing growth of STANTEC ResourceNet by providing technical expertise in bridge design, as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering conceptual design, outline design, detailed design, and construction support for Bridge/Transportation projects across the STANTEC offices (UK, North America, Middle East, Australia & NZ). To be involved in the implementation and delivery of leading edge programmes and projects.

Support project managers, work as a team leader by providing technical support to ensure that project outcomes in terms of budget, schedule, technical and quality standards, meet both the client and STANTEC expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Produce and review design solutions from outline briefs, correctly interpret data and effectively communicate to others.
2. Produce and check design, analysis and assessment calculations and review detailed drawings.
3. Work on multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision and in close collaboration with other teams. 
4. Ensure delivery of projects in accordance with quality, timescales, and budget.
5. Training and mentoring junior staff, assisting with proposal preparation, project presentation, project management and budget management.

1. Manage the bridge design and bridge drafting team(s) allocated on projects. Help grow the bridges team.
2. Produce and reviews designs, drawings and budgets to ensure that technical designs will provide appropriate solutions and budgets will be met. 
3. Plan, program, co-ordinate project teams and tasks. 
4. Exercise quality control of deliverables. 
5. Maintain communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required. 
6. Maintain records of all reports/drawings/documents. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, preferably in Bridges, is preferred. 
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in the consulting and engineering industry after graduate education, technical knowledge of bridge design/analysis using MIDAS and/or CSiBridge and/or Sofistik. 
• Sound knowledge of technical standards such as AASHTO bridge specifications/codes, DMRB, (UK), and other similar standards.
• International projects experience is a must. Knowledge of and experience in North American codes is preferred.
• Design experience on complex bridges such as cable stay bridges, suspension bridges, extra-dosed bridges is a plus. 
• Candidate with UK CEng/IStruct or North America Professional Engineering (PE) is a plus. 
• Experience in leading/guiding a small team of bridge engineers and bridge CAD detailers.
• Seismic and Wind load calculations and analysis.
• Knowledge of Prestressed concrete and steel composite bridge design.
• Knowledge of Load rating for Concrete and Steel Bridges.
• Preparation of technical reports/bid documents/proposal support.
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities
• Mentor team in 3D BIM modelling and train graduate engineers/designers in preparing 3D BIM models.
• Good experience of using software such as LEAP Bridge, MIDAS, CSiBridge, OpenBridge Modeler, STAAD-Pro, L-Pile, MATHCAD, & Excel worksheets.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation & Revit is a plus. 
• Experience in Data/Document management system - ProjectWise, BIM360
• Good knowledge of bridge construction techniques and practices.
• Ability to make decisions independently and strong problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, technical specialists and Discipline leads across the globe.
• Ability to take directions from Seniors. 
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
• Effective communicator and able to work under tight schedule.
• Competent level of client service management, i.e. able to interface with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships with our clients.

Education and Experience

1. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Master's degree in Structural/Bridge Engineering with 10-15 years of international experience in design and documentation of bridge projects. 
2. Experience on international projects and particularly North American/UK projects is preferred.