Bridge Structural Engineer

A multidisciplinary consulting firm—privately held, employee-focused—delivers award-winning transportation infrastructure across North America. The culture prizes technical excellence, mentorship, and flexible work arrangements. Engineering teams collaborate virtually and on-site to solve complex civil challenges.

Responsibilities

- Design steel, prestressed concrete, and post-tensioned bridges from concept through construction documents.  

- Perform structural analysis and load rating with AASHTOWare, SAP2000, LUSAS, and LEAP Bridge.  

- Develop staged construction and maintenance-of-traffic phasing plans.  

- Conduct field inspections, write condition reports, and recommend rehabilitation strategies.  

- Validate contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for structural integrity.  

- Model geotechnical interactions and dynamic loading for seismic, wind, and fatigue conditions.  

- Mentor junior engineers, review calculations, and uphold quality-control procedures.  

- Coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, hydraulic, and CAD groups to integrate multidisciplinary data.  

- Present findings to owners, DOT reviewers, and public stakeholders—translate technical insight into clear language.  

- Track scope, schedule, and budget, anticipating risks before they surface.  

Requirements

- PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months); SE preferred.  

- 5+ years designing bridges in accordance with AASHTO LRFD specifications.  

- Proficiency in finite-element analysis software: AASHTOWare, SAP2000, LEAP Bridge, LUSAS.  

- Working knowledge of MicroStation or similar CAD platforms.  

- Familiarity with structural dynamics, fatigue, and fracture-critical evaluation.  

- Demonstrated experience in load-rating and bridge rehabilitation projects.  

- Strong written and verbal communication; you articulate complex concepts to non-engineers.  

- Capacity to travel for periodic site visits and inspections.  

Preferred Qualifications

- Railroad bridge or long-span experience.  

- Post-tensioned segmental design exposure.  

- Participation in ASCE, AREMA, or local bridge committees.  

- Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.  

Why You Will Thrive

- _Technically challenging work_ on signature bridges.  

- Multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates professional growth.  

- Remote or hybrid schedule enabling work–life equilibrium.  

- Supportive leadership that invests in licensure, conferences, and innovative tools.