Bridge Design Engineer - Steel Truss, Hands-on

Hirebridge; Fort Payne, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on environment

Work-life balance

Career growth

Benefits package

Job summary

Contech in Alabama seeks a Steel Truss Bridge Design Engineer to lead structural design for pedestrian and vehicular bridges for national clients. You will prepare drawings and calculations, perform structural analysis, and collaborate with in-house engineers, CAD Techs, and external consultants on site plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, quality control, and ongoing professional development, with occasional site visits to ensure fabrication aligns with drawings. PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Civil with Structural emphasis.
• PE license with at least 2 years sealing work.
• 6–10 years in structural steel or bridge design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and structural analysis software.
• Strong communication and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Design services: prepare drawings and calculations for Contech bridge products.
• Structural analysis: analyze superstructures, foundations, and retaining walls.
• Collaboration: work with in-house engineers, CAD Techs, sales/marketing, and external consultants.
• Technical support: assist Operations/Manufacturing to ensure proper fabrication.
• Communication: coordinate with field sales and manufacturing; provide technical advice.
• Quality control: review others' design work; observe fabrication for adherence to drawings.
• Standards and training: maintain standards and develop trainings.
• Documentation: assist in writing technical papers and literature.
• Specification expertise: know governing specs and participate in development.
• Professional development: maintain knowledge and certifications; attend seminars.
• Site visits: travel to job sites for technical support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Client relationship management

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Finite Element Analysis

Structural analysis software

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Contech in Alabama seeks a Steel Truss Bridge Design Engineer to lead structural design for pedestrian and vehicular bridges for national clients. You will prepare drawings and calculations, perform structural analysis, and collaborate with in-house engineers, CAD Techs, and external consultants on site plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, quality control, and ongoing professional development, with occasional site visits to ensure fabrication aligns with drawings. PE preferred.