Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time position requires a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in bridge design. Job responsibilities include applying engineering techniques to bridge projects, managing junior staff, and performing design calculations. Familiarity with tools like Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD is critical. The role emphasizes excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaboration within the employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on bridge projects including design for highway.
• Review and check design calculations and specifications.

Skills

Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu

Knowledge of ADINA

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SAP2000

Job description

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, box culvert, and interchange design for highway projects).
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.

Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Keywords

Bridge Engineer, Structural Bridge Engineer, Transportation Structures Engineer, Civil Structural Engineer, Structural Engineering, Structural Detailing, Bridge Design, Structural Analysis, Load Calculations, Engineering Calculations, Quantity Takeoffs / Quantity Development, Geometric Layout, Design Development, Engineering Specifications.

Location and Details

Other Locations: United States-Ohio-Columbus. Industry: Bridges. Schedule: Full-time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Bridges and Structures. Job Posting: Apr 21, 2026.

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