Bridge Engineer

Align; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Tuition, continuing education, and dev

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Michigan to join the Michigan Transportation team. The role involves bridge design, analysis, plan preparation, inspections, scoping, load rating, and related consulting services for MDOT and local municipalities.

You will work with experienced engineers on design and analysis, support field inspections, and help develop budgets, schedules, and technical documentation within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0–4+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Civil engineering

Analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley 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.

Build Your Future Here

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