SENIOR BRIDGE PROJECT ENGINEER / MANAGER - Madison, WI or Appleton, WI

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Engineer/Manager to join our transportation infrastructure team in either our Appleton or Madison, WI office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of diverse roadway design experience. Candidates must have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks supporting various project types and project managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, build, and grow a bridge engineering department within the Appleton or Madison, WI offices. • Responsible for structural design of bridges and ancillary transportation structures for WisDOT and municipal clients. • Field review of existing bridges designated for replacement or rehabilitation. • Prepare preliminary bridge design and structure survey reports. • Coordinate various project activities with project team including geotechnical investigation, hydrology and hydraulics, environment reports and permitting, survey and roadway design. • Prepares or directs the structural design, specifications, and plans. • Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects. • Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers. • Communicate project details with clients, agencies and the public. • Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel • Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service • Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

• Bridge inspection experience a plus. • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Familiar with WisDOT Bridge Manual and Facilities Development Manual. • Familiar with AASHTO LRFD design code. • Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD. • Proficient with bridge engineering software, such as Leap Bridge, Eriksson or similar • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work. • Ability to use sound engineering judgment. • Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks. • Travel may be needed on an occasional basis.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college. • Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin (or capable of obtaining within 6 months) • 10 + years of bridge engineering work experience required.

ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)

Westwood is a multi-disciplined national surveying and engineering services provider for commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and electric transmission projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has grown to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2020, Westwood ranked on the top 150 design firms on Engineering News Record (ENR), #4 on Zweig Group’s Hot Firm’s List, and #9 on Best Firms to Work For, all national industry lists and record-breaking rankings for the firm.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Bridge inspection experience a plus. • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Familiar with WisDOT Bridge Manual and Facilities Development Manual. • Familiar with AASHTO LRFD design code. • Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD. • Proficient with bridge engineering software, such as Leap Bridge, Eriksson or similar • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work. • Ability to use sound engineering judgment. • Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks. • Travel may be needed on an occasional basis.