Bridge Engineer

In 2023, we changed our name from Anderson Engineering, Inc. to OWN, Inc. to be more reflective of our team and the mindset that makes us go. While the name may be new, the links to the past have led us to what we are today: a community of talented employee-owners driven by mutual success.

OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our Columbia team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee bridge engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare proposals and contracts for bridge projects, demonstrating a strong understanding of project requirements and client needs.
• Conduct design calculations to develop innovative and efficient bridge structures that meet safety, code, and industry standards.
• Create comprehensive construction documents, including detailed drawings and specifications, to facilitate smooth construction processes.
• Estimate quantities and construction costs, providing accurate and reliable information for project budgeting and cost control.
• Provide construction phase services, including site visits, inspections, and coordination with contractors to ensure successful project implementation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
• Active PE license
• 5+ years experience in bridge engineering and design
• Proficiency in using structural design software and other relevant engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of construction concepts and the ability to integrate various components into cohesive bridge designs.
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering contract documents and applicable codes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of professionals.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being an effective team player.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills.

When you join us, you can find your OWN way through:

1. Community.  Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.

2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.

3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.

4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees – equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can’t claim.

5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations – we take our work seriously but not ourselves.

6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you’re on the winning team.

It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program