Bridge Engineer

Fishbeck; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Hybrid/flexible schedules

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Michigan Transportation team. You will support bridge design, analysis, plan preparation, inspections, scoping, load rating, and related consulting services for MDOT and local municipalities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers on design and calculations, assisting with budgets and schedules, and applying design software to high-quality transportation projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required or working toward PE licensure.
• 0-4+ years bridge engineering experience desirable.
• Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD and MDOT standards is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on bridge design, analysis, calculations, and plan preparation.
• Support fieldwork related to bridge safety inspections, scoping, and load rating.
• Assist in developing project budgets, schedules, reports, and documentation.
• Apply civil engineering principles and design software to transportation projects.
• Coordinate with staff across disciplines on MDOT and local projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Engineering analysis

Plan preparation

Load rating

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

PE license desirable

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

LEAP Bridge

MDX Steel Design

AASHTOWare-BrR

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together - our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Bridge Engineer to help us keep building.

Working with our Michigan Transportation team, you will support bridge design, analysis, plan preparation, inspections, scoping, load rating, and related consulting engineering services for MDOT and local municipality projects.

What You’ll Do

• Work with experienced professional engineers on bridge design, analysis, calculations, and plan preparation.
• Support occasional fieldwork related to bridge safety inspections, bridge project scoping, and bridge load rating.
• Assist in developing project budgets, schedules, reports, and technical documentation.
• Apply civil engineering principles and specialized design software to support high-quality transportation projects.
• Collaborate with Fishbeck technical staff across disciplines to deliver bridge design and consulting engineering services, primarily for MDOT and local municipalities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0-4+ years of related bridge engineering experience desired.
• Engineer-in-Training certification desired; Professional Engineer license is a plus.
• Internship or bridge design experience with working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications is a plus.
• Preferred knowledge of MDOT bridge standards and design manuals.
• Preferred knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer or MicroStation software.
• Knowledge of design software such as LEAP Bridge Concrete and Steel Design, MDX Steel Design,or AASHTOWare-BrR
• Excellent computer skills and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, quality-focused, collaborative, and capable of planning work effectively in a project team environment.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Candidates for this position can reside in the Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills, MI market.