Job Description

Position Details Position

Bridge Engineer

Department

BNI

Reporting to

BNI Manager / Technical Manager

Key Working Relationship B&I Manager Technical Manager Team Leaders Customers (Internal and External) Minimum Required Qualifications Specialty Bridge design Structural design Seismic design Education University Degree in Civil/Structural/Bridge Engineering Post-graduate Degree in Structural/Bridge Engineering Training Foundation engineering Soil mechanics Prestressed concrete Steel structures Bridge inspection and assessment Traffic engineering Retrofit and rehabilitation Technical knowledge Core knowledge in advanced mathematics, mechanics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and vibration analysis. Geotechnical knowledge for foundations, soil behavior, and bearing capacity. Technical competencies in structural analysis and design with concrete, steel, and composite materials. Familiar with different bridge types and their components. Load analysis using design standards i.e., AASHTO. Application of hydraulics, seismic, and bridge dynamics principles. Advanced knowledge in engineering design and analysis software. Familiarity with international building codes, environmental regulations, safety engineering, and risk management Experience Not less than 5 years as Bridge Engineer Carried out independent structural analysis, prepare calculations, and create drawings Client engagement Independent technical documentation Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities Primary Functions Perform analysis of structural forces, stresses, and loads to ensure bridges are safe and meet safety standards. Review structural calculations and use computer software to model bridges and test different design options. Inspect construction sites regularly to verify work quality matches the design plans and resolves issues that arise. Assess the condition and safety of existing bridges by identifying damage, corrosion, and structural problems. Prepare comprehensive technical reports. Attend meetings and discussion with client and authority. Technical Expertise Possess deep understanding of mathematics, physics, and mechanics. Knowledgeable in forces moving through different bridge types and can calculate stresses and strains. Understand concrete and steel properties, including strength, durability, and corrosion protection. Understand soil mechanics and foundation design for stable bridge support. Know-how in hydraulics, seismic, wind, and temperature effects on bridges. Competencies in bridge construction i.e. sequences, phasing, launching, and segmental construction techniques. Capable of carrying out technical investigation methods. Proficient in AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD, Revit, Finite Element modeling, statistical analysis tools, etc. Business Requirements

Long-term activities

Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialised training and knowledge management. Participate in products development and dissemination in his field(s) of expertise Contributes to Best Practices dissemination Participates in Knowledge Management

Upstream activities

Assists in commercial actions in order to link client's needs and Bureau Veritas' services Prepare technical aspects of tenders (related to his field of competencies), including but not limited to: + Scope of work
+ Planning
+ Cost structure


Downstream activities

Participates in execution of the missions, alone or within a project team Liaises with client, designer and/or project manager Manages (if required) design review phase of the project, as per scope of work and Bureau Veritas/client quality system Executes reporting on tasks and cost building-up Contributes to project reporting Self Management Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information. Bureau Veritas Core and Business Values Results oriented Service driven Personal efficiency Impact and Influencing Rigorous Problem solving Customer Focus Know in depth the clients in its country, their needs, expectation and their level of satisfaction as well as our increasing potential business in each one of them, developing the contacts and the necessary analysis. HSE Requirements Authorized to stop work if condition, situation, environment, etc. is not safe to perform the activity (immediately inform the reporting person in the department for further guidance). Always comply with all applicable legal requirements, BV Dubai HSE Policies and procedures, client's HSE procedures and practices. Accountable to take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do or not do. Accountable for cooperating with others in health and safety, and not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety or welfare. Perform his duties in a safe environment and respond to emergency situations as required by local procedures. Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/QHSE Manager. Reporting all incidents / Near miss reporting as well as acting whenever any unsafe act of condition is observed. Responsible for giving feedback on HSE issues for improvement as participation and consultation requirement. Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize risks. Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation. Use appropriate PPE in the work area and be aware of: + the risks appropriate PPE will control or minimize
+ Report immediately in case the PPE is worn off or lost.
Ensure project team receive health and safety induction training. Ensure project team is aware of applicable HSE policies and procedures of the client and respective project. Perform routine inspection to check team's adherence to the clients' HSE procedures. Ensure on an ongoing basis, the project team receive health and safety training which is appropriate to their job. Ensure the project team are aware of their health and safety responsibilities and duties. Ensure the project team can carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner. Promote the identification of opportunities to improve the health & safety of employees during their work activities. Promote the identification of initiatives to improve employee environmental awareness and reduction of environmental impacts. Carry out regular tours of their work areas to monitor general health, safety and welfare arrangements. To ensure that any personal protective equipment, (PPE) that employees are required to use in their job: + have been appropriately assessed before use
+ is fit for purpose
+ provides adequate protection
+ is appropriately maintained and inspected.
Performance Monitoring Continual Development Complete requirements for appropriate professional training in specified time frames. Regular reading of professional journals and other technical literature. Attend appropriate courses/seminars Progress towards developing individual distinctive competence targets. KPIs

Time taken to deliver the report to the client Quality of report Share information, best practice, knowledge Management Technical capability. Additional sales, cross-selling, number of commercial opportunities referred Client satisfaction and feedback Monitored By

BNI Manager / Technical Manager / DR Team Leader