What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can build a career that is meaningful to you while helping create communities that matter. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure challenges. With historic growth and employee ownership, now is an exciting time to join our team.This position focuses on the mechanical design, analysis, inspection, and rehabilitation of movable bridge systems, supporting both new design and existing movable bridge assets. The Movable Bridge Mechanical Engineer works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside structural and electrical, engineers to deliver innovative and reliable movable bridge solutions. Some of the responsibilities this position entails are -
- Perform mechanical engineering design and analysis for movable bridge systems including bascule, vertical lift and swing bridges.
- Develop mechanical calculations, operating machinery layouts, and technical reports for new and rehabilitation movable bridge projects
- Support conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases using current design standards, software, and tools
- Coordinate mechanical designs with structural, electrical, and control systems to ensure fully integrated movable bridge solutions.
- Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Participate in movable and fixed bridge inspection, condition assessment, and load rating activities
- Support construction activities including shop drawing review, fabrication observation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Apply sound engineering judgment, industry standards, and HNTB best practices in the evaluation and execution of designs
What You'll Do:
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
- Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
- Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
- Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
What You'll Bring:
- Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
- Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software.
What We Prefer:
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#ET #Bridges.
Locations:
Kansas City, MO.
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
HNTB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HNTB and has not been reviewed or approved by HNTB.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are viewed as a standout, with the ESOP and 401(k) described as valuable long‑term wealth components. Accounts note meaningful accumulation through ownership over time.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership is accessible from day one via the ESOP, enabling broad participation in firm performance. This accessibility is credited with enhancing long‑term compensation value.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is described as covering most costs with low out‑of‑pocket expenses. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options contribute to perceived affordability.
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What We Do
At HNTB, we are committed to making connections possible and creating a better tomorrow. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm, we believe that mobility plays an important role in helping to unlock a brighter future for communities everywhere. That's why we work to deliver innovative transportation systems and infrastructure solutions that connect people and expand opportunity. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, and we work closely with our clients and partners to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each community we serve. With more than a century of service, we are working to build a future where everyone has access to safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. Professionals work alongside clients nationwide to address their most complex technical, financial and operational challenges — providing a full range of infrastructure-related services, including planning, design, program management and construction management. Together, we are making connections possible
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