Bridge Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, an ENR Top 180 design firm, seeks a Bridge Engineer to join our transportation structures team in Mississippi. You will contribute to the design and delivery of bridge projects, including new bridges, rehabilitation, widening, and related structures.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering BS, PE in MS (or able to obtain within 1 year), minimum 5 years of bridge/structural design experience, and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenBridge and LEAP/CSI software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive bridge/structural design experience.
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in the design and delivery of bridge projects, including new bridge design, rehabilitation, widening, and related transportation structures.
• Perform structural analysis, design development, bridge plan production, load rating, and quality control.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients to support project delivery and technical excellence.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

LEAP Bridge Steel

CSI Bridge

AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating

Job description

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 Mississippi.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi 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 MDOT bridge projects.
• Working knowledge of MDOT design standards and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for MDOT and/or other state DOT clients.

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