Bridge Engineer, PE
Senior Structural Bridge Engineer
Join a 100% employee-owned engineering, planning, and design firm with more than 60 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects across the United States. Our transportation team partners with public-sector clients on bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, highway improvements, and other complex transportation infrastructure projects.
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of structural bridge projects while contributing to the growth of an established transportation practice. You'll work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment that supports professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career growth.
The position combines technical leadership, project delivery, staff mentoring, and client development, offering a well-rounded opportunity for an experienced bridge engineer looking to expand their impact within an employee-owned organization.
The firm
- 100% employee-owned organization (ESOP)
- More than 60 years of engineering, planning, and design experience
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Flexible hybrid work model and flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career growth
- Strong commitment to technical excellence and professional development
- Active support for community involvement and volunteer initiatives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership on a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects. In addition to bridge design, this role will support client development, proposal preparation, project delivery, and the mentoring of junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for bridge projects in accordance with applicable transportation agency requirements.
- Perform structural analysis and design of bridge and highway structures.
- Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction and inspection activities.
- Coordinate design efforts with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.
- Lead project meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project development.
- Mentor and support the growth of junior engineers and designers.
- Assist with project pursuits, proposal development, and client relationship management.
- Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
Engineers in this role contribute to a variety of transportation and structural projects, including:
- Bridge rehabilitation and replacement programs
- Interstate and highway improvement projects
- Complex bridge inspections, structural evaluations, and load ratings
- Transportation infrastructure improvements for state and local agencies
- Design-build and alternative delivery transportation projects
- Multidisciplinary transportation projects requiring coordination with roadway, traffic, and construction teams
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
- Minimum 8 years of bridge design experience. Experience with FDOT bridge design standards is preferred. Candidates with additional experience and technical leadership responsibilities are encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of structural analysis and bridge design principles.
- Experience with bridge engineering software and design platforms.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
- Proficiency with MicroStation and related design software.
- Experience developing construction details, drawings, and plan sheets.
- Experience with OpenBridge Modeler and OpenBridge Designer.
- Previous project management, business development, or client management experience.
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