Bridge Engineer

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance and professional/p

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer PTO and parental leave

Hybrid and flexible schedules

Stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Michigan to support design, analysis, plan preparation, inspections, scoping, and load rating for MDOT and local projects.

The role involves collaborating with experienced engineers, performing calculations, and contributing to budgets and schedules, with potential hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0-4+ years of related bridge engineering experience desired.
• Engineer-in-Training certification desired; PE license is a plus.
• Internship or bridge design experience with AASHTO LRFD knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of MDOT bridge standards and design manuals preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Project planning

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

LEAP Bridge Design

AASHTOWare-BrR

Job description

Position

Bridge Engineer

Location

Lansing, MI

Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills, MI

Job Id

2694

# of Openings

1

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.