Senior Bridge Engineer
NextPlay Jobs · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Our client, an established engineering firm with a growing structures group, is hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design on design-build and conventional transportation projects. The firm partners closely with construction teams, so engineers here are involved from the proposal stage through construction rather than handing off drawings and moving on.This role suits an engineer who wants technical ownership, enjoys working alongside builders, and is ready to develop the next generation of bridge engineers.
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What You'll DoAct as Engineer of Record or Engineer in Charge on bridge projectsGuide projects from proposal through design and into constructionBuild project plans covering scope, schedule, staffing, and technical approachManage several projects at once while holding to quality, budget, and schedule targetsLead analysis and design of steel, prestressed concrete, and cast-in-place concrete bridgesProduce and review plans, calculations, specifications, quantities, and cost estimatesContribute to design-build proposals, including technical concepts, schedules, and quantity estimatesTake part in ATCs, value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk sessionsWork directly with contractors, owners, and other design disciplines to develop buildable solutionsMentor junior engineers through technical guidance and QA/QC reviewsSupport business development and client relationships
What You BringActive PE license10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibilityDesign-build project experience (required)Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead multidisciplinary teamsEOR or EIC experience (preferred)Solid grasp of constructability and how contractors operateDesign experience across xzbcwsv steel, prestressed, and reinforced concrete bridgesProficiency with industry bridge design and analysis software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenBridge, LEAP, CSiBridge)State DOT project experience (preferred)Strong communication and leadership skills, and comfort in a fast-paced environment
Why This RoleInfluence how projects get built, not just how they're drawnHigh autonomy and a clear path to technical leadershipHelp shape a structures practice that's still growingWork with experienced bridge, construction, and heavy civil professionals
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
What You'll DoAct as Engineer of Record or Engineer in Charge on bridge projectsGuide projects from proposal through design and into constructionBuild project plans covering scope, schedule, staffing, and technical approachManage several projects at once while holding to quality, budget, and schedule targetsLead analysis and design of steel, prestressed concrete, and cast-in-place concrete bridgesProduce and review plans, calculations, specifications, quantities, and cost estimatesContribute to design-build proposals, including technical concepts, schedules, and quantity estimatesTake part in ATCs, value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk sessionsWork directly with contractors, owners, and other design disciplines to develop buildable solutionsMentor junior engineers through technical guidance and QA/QC reviewsSupport business development and client relationships
What You BringActive PE license10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibilityDesign-build project experience (required)Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead multidisciplinary teamsEOR or EIC experience (preferred)Solid grasp of constructability and how contractors operateDesign experience across xzbcwsv steel, prestressed, and reinforced concrete bridgesProficiency with industry bridge design and analysis software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenBridge, LEAP, CSiBridge)State DOT project experience (preferred)Strong communication and leadership skills, and comfort in a fast-paced environment
Why This RoleInfluence how projects get built, not just how they're drawnHigh autonomy and a clear path to technical leadershipHelp shape a structures practice that's still growingWork with experienced bridge, construction, and heavy civil professionals