Bridge Engineer

As a Bridge Engineer at Kimley-Horn, your primary responsibilities will involve serving in a technical role on bridge design projects, performing structural analysis and design, and developing full sets of structural drawings and technical specifications. You’ll also engage in project meetings, mentor EITs, and manage the quality control for the work produced.

To apply for the Bridge Engineer position at Kimley-Horn, you should have 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience, possess a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months, and be proficient in design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and STAAD.

No, the Bridge Engineer position at Kimley-Horn is not remote. You will be working in their Jacksonville, Florida office, allowing for real-time collaboration with the team and direct interaction with other employees and clients.

A Bridge Engineer at Kimley-Horn may work on a variety of projects, including the design of bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls. Your role may also involve special projects that require innovative solutions and community engagement, contributing to the overall success of local infrastructure initiatives.

Kimley-Horn offers an exceptional benefits package for their Bridge Engineers, including a competitive retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match, comprehensive health coverage, flexible scheduling, and extensive professional development opportunities, such as tuition reimbursement and training programs.

When answering this question, highlight specific bridge projects you’ve worked on, mentioning the software like AutoCAD or STAAD that you utilized. Provide details on the scope of your work, emphasizing your role and accomplishments.

Discuss your approach to quality control, including peer reviews, checklists, and specific methodologies you apply to maintain accuracy. Mention any relevant experiences where your strategies directly impacted project success.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to show how you handled the project. Focus on the challenges faced and the innovative solutions you proposed to overcome them, as well as their outcomes.

Talk about professional organizations, workshops, and publications you follow. Mention how you apply this knowledge to your work at Kimley-Horn, reflecting a commitment to ongoing learning.

Discuss your time management strategies, including tools or software you use to organize tasks. Explain how you assess project importance and deadlines, providing examples of prioritizing effectively in previous roles.

Emphasize your communication skills and team collaboration, discussing strategies such as active listening and mediation. Share instances where you successfully resolved conflicts and maintained team cohesion.

Mention critical thinking and technical expertise, explaining how these skills facilitate the design and analysis process. Support your answer with real-life examples demonstrating their impact on your work.

Explain your philosophy on client communication, emphasizing regular updates and collaborative discussions. Provide examples of how client feedback has shaped your project outcomes positively.

Share specific experiences of mentoring or leading junior engineers, focusing on your approach to providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and assessing their growth within the framework of team success.

Highlight Kimley-Horn’s reputation for excellence and its commitment to employee development and a positive work environment. Discuss how the company’s values align with your personal and professional goals.