Bridge Engineer

Verdantas; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a civil/bridge engineer to help design and analyze transportation structures. You will contribute to plans, specs, and cost estimates, and prepare technical reports with multi-disciplinary teams.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree and 4+ years of bridge or transportation experience, with Ohio PE eligibility within 12 months. A mix of office work and field duties is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of bridge or transportation engineering experience.
• Ohio PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Comfortable working both in the office and occasionally in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge design calculations and structural analysis.
• Support the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to technical reports and project documentation.
• Participate in design discussions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work with senior engineers and project managers on transportation projects.
• Support project delivery for ODOT, local agencies, and national clients.
• Engage in a variety of projects that will broaden your technical skillset.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Transportation engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Technical writing

Detail-oriented

Field experience

Office/field flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What You’ll Do:

• Perform bridge design calculations and structural analysis
• Support the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Contribute to technical reports and project documentation
• Participate in design discussions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Work with senior engineers and project managers on transportation projects
• Support project delivery for ODOT, local agencies, and national clients
• Engage in a variety of projects that will broaden your technical skillset

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of bridge or transportation engineering experience
• Ohio PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and technical writing skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Comfortable working both in the office and occasionally in the field

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $90,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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