Bridge Engineer

Job description / Role

The Bridge Engineer is responsible for the design and supervision of bridge and associated structures. The main duties of the Bridge Engineer is to prepare all designs and drawings and assist in finalizing the quantities for all bridges and associated structures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To identify the need of the client and the need of the end users.

Collect data needed for design as :
- Location Plans (from Town Planning), if required.
- Results of the testing of the samples collected from the site under study.
- Coloured photos.
- Other data such as traffic volumes, loading etc. If required in coordination with Traffic Engineer and the client.

- Review data and prepare the draft maintenance design for Resident Engineer.
- Together with the Resident Engineer, meet the Engineer-in-charge from the client to discuss all the documents prepared and finalize the comments.
- Assist in preparing the design report.
- Review the final design again with Client Engineer if needed and assist in amending the final design report.
- After issuance of the Work Order, prepare five sets of the drawings for construction and distribute to the contractor, the client and the supervisory staff.
- To ensure the quality of the works during the construction stage by regular site visits and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
- To participate in handing over of the work orders.
- Assist RE in carrying out any correspondence needed with the client, the contractor and Government Departments (if needed).
- Assist in preparation of Monthly Reports in coordination with Resident Engineer and the project team.
- To study and/or visit the work order sites in order to resolve any queries raised by the supervision team.

Requirements

- B.Sc in civil engineering with professional Engineer registration from Saudi Council of Engineers.
- Minimum 9 years experience, including 5 years in the supervision on execution bridges works.

Knowledge, experience (and ability where applicable) of the following without supervision:
- Design codes (including AASHTO LRFT).
- Bridge design processes including an understanding of other associated disciplines.
- Contract documentation (specifications, conditions of contract, BoQ).
- Bridge analysis software (eg Sam-Leap).
- Commercial awareness.
- Production of technical drawings and reports.
- Experience working from concept to full design including preparation of tender documentation.

- Practical site experience.
- Dealing with clients budgets/legislation.
- Rounded knowledge of construction products, etc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to apply design codes.
- Perform calculations.
- Ability to produce sketches for production by others into engineering drawings.
- Coaching/mentoring skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience to be able to critique the work of others.

About the Company

Mouchel provides design, managerial, engineering and operational services which support communities around the world, round the clock.

We are an international infrastructure and business services Group and we support communities every minute of the day. Take a look at your watch, day or night, and someone representing Mouchel, or something created or managed by Mouchel, will be helping to make life better for people across the world.

Whether its helping to manage and maintain a road network in Western Australia, covering an area twice the size of the UK, coastal engineering and management services in Dominica or highways, marine works and major utility projects in the Middle East, Mouchels people are working to make things better for their clients and the societies they serve.