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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Bridge Engineer to join our team in Tennessee! In this role you will get to work with and lead a team of skilled structural engineers on various infrastructure projects with a focus on complex bridge structures. While the position would initially be remote, candidates must be based near Nashville, Tennessee.

What You'll Be Doing:

Performs a variety of structural engineering duties on infrastructure projects.

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

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. 

Helps determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.  May assist with other administrative and technical duties.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 10+ years of related work experience.

Professional Engineer registration in the field of Civil or Structural is required.

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.

Potential to perform in a lead capacity

Excellent written and oral communications skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environment

Experience designing complex bridge structures

Experience on large design-build projects and other alternative delivery projects

Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.

Recommends and prepares technical papers.

Ability to determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule on a project. 

Other administrative and technical skills

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!