Bridge Specialist

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Job Description:
Bridge Specialist
Kuwait
Ready to lead a team that tackles infrastructure challenges? Want to take your
Engineering expertise to the next level to work on tough projects that will
make a huge impact on the community?

Parsons is now hiring a Bridge Specialist with a desire to work on
infrastructure projects that change the fabric of our community. Parsons
extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge,
will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top
performance. We need our Engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in
highly flexible, team oriented environment and who have exceptional
communication, analytical and management skills. In this role you will plan
and design structures and facilities such as bridges, railroads, roads,
airports, harbors, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, tunnels, power plants
and other projects. The successful candidate analyzes proposed projects to
ensure structural reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Performs a variety of engineering duties and may identify as sub-disciplines
of Civil Engineering such as: geotechnical, municipal/urban, water resources,
materials and/or coastal engineering. Responsible for the development of
engineering computations, material quantity take-offs, estimates, surveys and
designs. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or
construction site locations is expected.

Responsibilities:
The Bridge Specialist provides expert advise and mentoring/ training for
bridge design and construction. Review bridge design drawings and construction
methods. May function as discipline Project Engineer on medium to large
projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group.

May plan, direct, and supervise the work of a major engineering unit or
project requiring a largescale expenditure of manpower and financial
investment.

Leads other Engineers and design personnel in technical excellence and growth
in the Quality Improvement Process.

Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and
analyses.
Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations,
providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by
statute or contract.
Prepares material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews
supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing sup plier
manufacturing capabilities.
Develops operation and maintenance plans; develops standard operating
procedures; prepares O & M manuals and may conduct onsite training of
personnel.
Conducts surveys, studies, and site investigations. Performs reliability,
availability, maintenance (RAM) and safety analyses.
Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current
technologies.
Helps determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined
scope and schedule. May assist with other administrative and technical duties.
Recommends and prepares technical papers.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be
appropriate.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and ‎18+ years of
related work experience. Master degree is preferred. Professional Engineer
registration may be required.

Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral
communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations
are required.

Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select
and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project