Lead Structures Engineer

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United States of America
US - VA, Centreville
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R153747
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Engineering/Engineering Support
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring a highly driven, talented, and, successful Structural Engineer to Bridge Design Practice team in DC.

We are looking for a strong leader to join our team; one who inspires loyalty and commitment and understands how to design and deliver leading-edge ridge projects. This position will report to the Parsons’ DC Operations Manager and requires a track record of managing bridge design projects along with familiarity with regional standards. 

Based in our DC office, this position will play a key role in pursuing and executing projects, talent management, business development, and directing and managing large/complex projects. The successful candidate will be an effective “seller/doer” who balances business development and project management responsibilities. Travel to client or project site locations may be needed periodically

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, coordinate, and supervise structural engineering, analysis, and modeling for civil structures, including bridge and retaining wall structures.
  • Assure that the bridges are designed in accordance with approved Federal, State, and local agency requirements as well as AASHTO LRFD Specifications, practices, and procedures. Design in both concrete and steel structures.
  • Create a challenging professional environment of innovation, opportunity, development, and continuous improvement for the bridge design team; drive organic growth.
  • Recruit, mentor, retain, and develop top industry talent to enhance the current high-performance culture. Provide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.
  • Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking, and improved results.
  • Monitor productivity and technical proficiency of assigned teams
  • Ensure consistency in project quality; review work produced to ensure all project requirements are met.
  • Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. Monitor and ensure compliance with scope, schedule and budgetary constraints. Negotiate change orders with Clients as appropriate.
  • Assist with proposal development and responding to RFQs; Winning and managing complex and major bridge projects – traditional design as well as design-build.
  • Lead or support the structural efforts on design-build projects with team of engineers in co-ordination with other discipline leads.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with all employees, other discipline leads, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other structural design leads across the company and support major bridge design projects around the country as needed.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of bridge design and engineering experience.
  • BS in Civil or Structural Engineering is required. MS in Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • Virginia PE licensure is required
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry & VDOT standards.
  • Demonstrable experience of leading structural design projects including, multiple-span, steel or concrete bridge engineering, design and/or rehabilitation, along with plan development and material specifications.
  • Proven track record with project and staff management and inter-disciplinary coordination on large bridge and highway projects
  • Proficiency with the following design software:
    • Microstation
    • LEAP Bridge and VDOT Design programs
    • Merlin Dash or MDX
    • Finite element analysis
  • Proficiency with Bentley OBD a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, engineers, contractors and other team members.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $253,300.00

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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!

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OUR MISSION

We’re committed to delivering innovative infrastructure, defense and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter and more connected world.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

PARSONS IN CANADA

Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

Want to learn more about the benefits eligible for the Parsons’ location you are interested in? Connect with one of our recruiters for further detail.

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