Bridge Engineer PE – Structural Design & Load Rating

The nation’s transportation network needs resilient bridges—and you know how to create them. As a Bridge Engineer with a Professional Engineer license, you will lead structural design, finite-element modeling, load rating, and rehabilitation for concrete and steel spans. Using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, LEAP Bridge, SAP2000, and MicroStation, you will ensure every project meets AASHTO LRFD requirements while advancing public safety.

Responsibilities

- Produce conceptual through final bridge designs for new concrete, steel, and composite structures.  

- Execute detailed structural analysis, finite-element modeling, and geotechnical coordination to validate load paths and serviceability.  

- Conduct on-site bridge inspections, prepare NBIS-compliant reports, and recommend repair strategies.  

- Calculate load ratings for existing bridges, determine posting requirements, and develop strengthening details.  

- Create complete construction plan sets, specifications, and quantity estimates aligned with DOT standards.  

- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction engineering and inspection (CEI) teams.  

- Collaborate with roadway, hydraulic, and environmental disciplines to integrate multidisciplinary inputs.  

- Mentor junior engineers, check calculations, and uphold quality assurance procedures.  

Qualifications

- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain additional licensure by comity.  

- 5+ years of bridge design experience using AASHTO LRFD.  

- Proficiency with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, LEAP Bridge Steel/Concrete, SAP2000, and MicroStation or similar CAD.  

- Solid knowledge of steel and reinforced/prestressed concrete behavior, fatigue, fracture control, and material durability.  

- Proven track record in load rating, bridge inspection, and rehabilitation design.  

- Strong written and verbal communication capable of distilling complex calculations for non-technical stakeholders.  

- U.S. work authorization.  

Preferred

- Structural Engineer (SE) license.  

- Experience with rail bridge design, seismic analysis, or accelerated bridge construction.  

- Familiarity with RISA-3D, CSI Bridge, or Midas Civil.  

- Participation in ACEC, ASCE, or AASHTO committees.  

Why This Role Matters

- You will safeguard communities by ensuring that critical bridge assets—rural culverts to urban viaducts—meet rigorous performance benchmarks. 

- Your analyses guide investment decisions. Your designs stand for decades. 

- You’ll also influence next-generation engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing. 

- Remote collaboration tools allow you to contribute from any U.S. location while visiting project sites as needed.