Bridge Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education reimbursement opportunities

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Baton Rouge is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join their transportation structures team. This role involves designing and delivering bridge projects, offering a chance to work on significant transportation infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the design of bridges and related structures, along with proficiency in relevant software. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive bridge/structural design experience.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of DOTD design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver bridge projects, including design and rehabilitation.
• Conduct structural analysis and bridge plan production.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients throughout projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Communication

MicroStation proficiency

Load rating software usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana

Tools

MicroStation

LEAP Bridge Steel

CSI Bridge

AASHTOWare Bridge Design

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baton Rouge, LA

Neel-Schaffer, an Engineering News-Record Top 180 Design firm with offices in nine states, has an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Engineer to join our growing transportation structures team in the Baton Rouge office.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the design of bridges, culverts, and retaining structures, along with the leadership skills to collaborate effectively and provide guidance within a team environment of engineers and technicians on a variety of transportation and structures projects. This position will include active participation in the design and delivery of bridge projects, including new bridge design, rehabilitation, widening, and related transportation structures. The selected candidate will be part of a well-established regional bridge team across the Southeast and will work collaboratively with colleagues across offices to support project delivery and technical excellence. Responsibilities may include structural analysis, design development, bridge plan production, load rating, shop drawing review, quality control, and coordination with project teams and clients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation infrastructure projects while expanding technical and project delivery responsibilities within a collaborative team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Minimum 5 years of progressive bridge/structural design experience
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenBridge for bridge layout, modeling, and plan production
• Proficiency in bridge analysis, design, and load rating software such as LEAP Bridge Steel, CSI Bridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating, or similar tools used for DOTD bridge projects
• Working knowledge of DOTD design standards and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Experience delivering bridge projects for DOTD and/or other state DOT clients
• Valid driver’s license

Employee Benefits Package

• Health insurance, including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and accidental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with robust company match and investment assistance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus program

Equal Opportunity Employer