Bridge Specialist

Job Description:
Bridge Specialist
Kuwait
What You 'll Be Doing
* The Bridge Specialist in this role will plan and design structures and facilities such as bridges, railroads, roads, airports, harbors, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, tunnels, power plants and other projects.
* 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.
* 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.
What Required Skills You 'll Bring
* 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.
What Desired Skills You 'll Bring
* 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.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
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