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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