PROJECT ENGINEER

Wallace Montgomery is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our Richmond or Fairfax, Virginia office. In this role, you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team developing structure and bridge construction documents for transportation related projects in Virginia, with a focus on Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and other local municipalities.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and review structural design plans and analyses for bridge projects, including new designs, rehabilitations, and replacements.
• Assist with and/or lead NBIS-compliant Bridge Safety Inspections.
• Conduct and provide oversight with structural modeling and analysis using MicroStation, OpenBridge, LARSA, MIDAS, MDX, or LEAP products.
• Collaborate with roadway, geotechnical, traffic, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support the development of construction documents and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to quality assurance efforts.
• Assist with development and review of task proposals and extra work orders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia required.
• 7-10 years’ experience in bridge design/and or inspection experience.
• Experience with VDOT bridge design standards, inspection procedures, and permit review processes strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or certifications in bridge inspection are a plus, such as:
  • NHI-130055 or NHI-130056 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges)
  • NHI-130078 (Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges)
  • NHI-130087 (Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures)