Bridge Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Time off

Student loan match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Jacksonville, Florida office seeks a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of bridge design experience to join our Bridge Structures team. This is not a remote position and you will lead technical work on bridge projects, perform analyses, and develop drawings and specifications with minimal guidance.

You will mentor Engineers-In-Training, manage design calculations and plan production, support client meetings, and contribute to opportunities through networking.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering design experience.
• PE license or eligibility to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience with Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and MicroStation.
• Proficient in structural analysis software (MathCAD Prime, LARSA, STAAD.Pro).
• Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead on bridge design projects.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and planning for bridges.
• Develop full structural drawings and specifications with minimal guidance.
• Lead construction-phase efforts on structural building projects.
• Mentor Engineers-In-Training in structural engineering.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and design teams in meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenBridge Modeler

MicroStation

MathCAD Prime

LARSA

STAAD.Pro

MDX

FB-MultiPier

LEAP Bridge Concrete

LEAP Bridge Steel

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Jacksonville, Florida (FL) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Bridge Structures team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role on bridge designprojects
• Perform structural analysis, design, and planning on bridges and other transportation structures
• Develop full sets of structural drawings and technical specifications without guidance
• Projects could include bridge design, box culvert, and retaining wall design
• Train and mentor Engineers-In-Training (EITs) in structural engineering
• Perform structural design calculations, plan production activities, and prepare project document submittal packages, while maintaining a Quality Control program for the entire project
• Lead and provide support for construction phase efforts on building projects in structural engineering
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, contractors, and design team members
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Knowledge and experience in Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and Bentley Microstation with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as MathCAD Prime, LARSA, STAAD.Pro, MDX, FB-MultiPier, LPILE, LEAP Bridge Concrete, LEAP Bridge Steel, and other structural related design and analysis software
• Strong sense of urgency and self-discipline to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to multi-task and work on a variety of projects concurrently
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills with a continuous mindset on personal and staff development
• Positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.