Bridge Engineer

Arcadis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge/Structural Engineer to support design and delivery of bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Tennessee. You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, serving as a key technical contributor with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead design efforts, develop calculations, plans, and contract documents, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Minimum 7+ years of Bridge engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee OR ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6–12 months.
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with Bentley software suite (e.g., OpenBridge, MicroStation).
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g., Midas, LEAP or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant design codes including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a design engineer for bridges and transportation structures, including new design, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair.
• Lead, assign, and review work while providing technical guidance to team members.
• Develop engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables.
• Perform structural analysis and design with increasing complexity under senior review.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior structural engineers on small to mid-sized projects.
• Coordinate across disciplines (transportation, geotechnical, drainage, etc.) to ensure integrated solutions.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

AASHTO LRFD

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation

Midas

LEAP

PE license

TN registration

Team leadership

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural eng degree

Tools

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation

Midas

LEAP

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge/Structural Engineer to support the design and delivery of bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Tennessee. In this role, you will contribute to projects spanning new construction, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair of transportation structures.

You will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery from concept through construction.

Role accountabilities

• Serve as a design engineer for bridges and transportation structures, including new design, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair
• Lead, assign, and review work while providing technical guidance to team members
• Develop engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables
• Perform structural analysis and design with increasing complexity under senior review
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior structural engineers on small to mid-sized projects
• Coordinate across disciplines (transportation, geotechnical, drainage, etc.) to ensure integrated solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Minimum 7+ years of Bridge engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee OR ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6–12 months
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Experience with Bentley software suite (e.g., OpenBridge, MicroStation)
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g., Midas, LEAP or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant design codes including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Tennessee DOT (TDOT) standards and projects
• Experience supporting design-build or alternative delivery projects
• Proven ability to coordinate with clients and lead technical discussions
• Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $125,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.