Candidate will design bridges, retaining walls, soundwalls, traffic signal and sign pole foundations, bridge ramps, and pedestrian bridges. Occasionally candidate will design components of commercial and industrial structures. Structural inspections, evaluations and seismic analysis of bridges and structures will be a significant portion of the responsibilities of the candidate. Designs will include steel, concrete, timber and CMU components. Construction administration services will require field visits and inspections. Candidate will initiate designs and assist in the preparation of construction plans. Must be able to work independently. Candidate will supervise work performed by EIT engineers and work with CAD technicians. Candidate will attend meetings with clients and assist in preparing reports. Candidate must have good oral and written skills.
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BS degree in Civil Engineering (MS preferred) with structural engineering emphasis including coursework in structural analysis, strength of materials, steel design, concrete design, soil mechanics, bridge design and construction engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required with minimum 10 years design experience. Must be familiar with bridge and structural design softwares such as LARSA, STAADPro, MerlinDash, DESCUS, LEAP Bridge or similar commercial softwares. FHWA NHI 130055 bridge inspection certification a plus.
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Additional Salary Information: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with degree and experience; attractive holidays and vacation package.
About Dadson Consulting, Inc.
Dadson Consulting, Inc. (DCI), established in 2004 in Prince William County, Virginia, is a structural engineering design firm specialized in the design, inspection and management of infrastructure such as bridge and highway structures. DCI has designed projects either as a prime or teamed with large design firms as a sub-consultant. DCI engineers have been involved in a number of large projects in the DC region including VDOT Transform I-66 Outside the Beltway, VDOT’s Woodrow Wilson, VDOT Route 28 PPTA and DDOT’s 11th Street and South Capitol Street Corridor Bridge Projects. DCI has also designed small projects for cities, authorities and private clients including DC Government, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County Park Authority, and Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA). The projects have varied from vehicular and pedestrian bridge designs, retaining walls, signal pole foundation analysis and design, Interstate sign attachment, structural inspections and evaluations. DCI has experience in structural rehabilitation and replacement bridge projects.
Area of Expertise and Specialization
The following is a list of structures that DCI has performed designs of or pro...vided services for:
• Steel bridges including HPS, straight and curved bridges.
• Concrete bridges including precast prestressed.
• Retaining and free standing walls (concrete, masonry or timber) including MSE, Tie-backs, Soldier Pile and Lagging, and Traditional Cantilever.
• Foundation analysis including spread footings, piles and drilled shafts.
• Structural inspection and evaluation of bridges, retaining walls, and culverts.
• Pedestrian bridges.
• Mast arm, span wire and strain pole analysis and foundation designs.
• Cost estimation.
• Construction drawings development and shop drawing reviews.
• Construction administration services.
