Bridge Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Prescription Drug coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with robust mat

Education reimbursement opportunities

Referral bonus program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, an ENR Top 180 design firm, is seeking a Bridge Engineer in North Florida to design bridges, culverts, and retaining structures. You will participate in the design and delivery of bridge projects, mentor a team, and collaborate across offices to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

The role requires a PE and 5+ years of bridge design experience, with proficiency in MicroStation/OpenBridge and relevant design software, working within FDOT standards and delivering for state DOT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain within 1 year is required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive bridge/structural design experience is expected.
• Experience with FDOT and AASHTO LRFD bridge design standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and delivery of bridge projects including new design, rehabilitation, widening, and related transportation structures.
• Perform structural analysis, design development, and bridge plan production.
• Conduct load rating, shop drawing reviews, and quality control of deliverables.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor engineers and technicians within the transportation structures team.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

LEAP Bridge Steel

CSI Bridge

AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating

FDOT design standards knowledge

Job description

CHIPLEY or TALLAHASSEE, FL 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 North Florida. 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 Florida 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 FDOT bridge projects.
• Working knowledge of FDOT design standards and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for FDOT and/or other state DOT clients.
• Valid driver’s license.

Neel-Schaffer Offers An Excellent Employee Benefits Package That Includes

• 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