Bridge Designer / Senior Bridge Designer Job at Horrocks in Denver

Bridge Designer / Senior Bridge Designer

Department: Transportation

Location: Denver, CO

Compensation: $80,000 - $130,000 / year

Compensation Policy

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO for exempt staff.

Job Description

At Horrocks, we believe that companies with strong values produce the best work, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to better the communities where we live and work. As a Bridge Designer, you will be responsible for all aspects of the structural design, layout, and plan production on large multi‑discipline transportation projects. Projects will include single‑ and multi‑span bridges, complex retaining walls, and will require close coordination with other disciplines (roadway, drainage, MOT, etc). The ideal candidate will also have mentorship skills to lead and train junior design and drafting staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design for large, multi‑structure transportation projects
• Be enthusiastic, dedicated, and self‑disciplined to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers
• Develop designs in Power InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil3D
• Produce accurate output with a keen eye for aesthetics
• Manage project data files from various sources
• Be proactive and responsive in effectively communicating with colleagues and clients, both in‑person and virtually/remotely
• Training and mentorship of junior CAD staff
• Manage workspaces and develop plan sets in ORD, including sheet creation and plan set development

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• 10+ years of relevant bridge design experience
• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical degree
• Knowledge of state DOT standards is a plus, but not required
• Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers
• Be familiar with Power InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil3D
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to think 3‑dimensionally
• Must be able to work independently with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks, with competing priorities
• Be a professional, creative, team‑focused individual who works well with others in a team environment
• Be enthusiastic, dedicated, and self‑disciplined to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Mentoring skills and leadership mindset

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in‑house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry

Civil Engineering