Bridge Engineer

SLR Consulting; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Orthodontia

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA

PTO and holidays

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our team in the Northeast. You will contribute to design, analysis, and inspection of bridge structures and collaborate with engineers, planners, scientists, and landscape architects to deliver sustainable solutions.

The role involves working on state, municipal, and private bridge projects, including culverts and multi-span bridges, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (CT preferred or reciprocity possible).
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of MicroStation a plus.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations.
• Prepare contract documents, including plans, specs, and estimates.
• Manage small to large scale projects.
• Quality review of structural design calculations and contract documents.
• Develop structural details and construction plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Assist or lead bridge and structure inspections and inspection reports.
• Participate in meetings with clients and project teams.

Skills

Structural analysis

Contract documents

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and inspection of bridge structures while collaborating with our multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers, landscape architects, planners, scientists and other professional staff to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

Our engineers work on a diverse and challenging range of state/municipal and private bridge engineering projects, including culverts and single and multi-span bridges from structural preservation to full replacement throughout the Northeast. We are looking to strengthen our industry-leading team with additional creative, inquisitive, and hardworking individuals to offer new perspectives and innovative solutions.

If you are a motivated bridge engineer looking for an opportunity to advance your career with an environmentally focused consulting firm in one of our of our office locations below, we want to hear from you!

Locations

• Cheshire, Connecticut
• Glastonbury, Connecticut
• New Paltz, New York

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Bridge Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations
• Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates
• Manage small to large scale projects
• Perform quality review of structural design calculations and contract documents
• Develop structural details and construction plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Assist or lead bridge and structure inspections and preparation of inspection reports
• Participate in meetings and presentations with clients and project team members

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in the field of Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (CT preferred or ability to get reciprocity)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, knowledge of MicroStation or interest in learning a plus
• Problem solving skills and strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player able to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse team
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi...

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].