Bridge Engineer, Inspector

STV Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks a Bridge Engineer, Inspector focused on both structural design and NBIS inspection team leadership. The role requires designing bridges to AASHTO LRFD and AREMA standards, with leadership duties on NBIS inspections and field operations.

Ideal candidates hold an Illinois PE, NHI Course 130055 completion, and IDOT-Qualified Team Leader status, with 8–15 years in bridge design and inspection. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 8–15 years of progressive bridge design/inspection experience.
• Illinois PE license required.
• Completion of NHI Course 130055; IDOT-Qualified Team Leader status.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges complying with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA.
• Serve as NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader; direct field operations, enforce safety protocols, mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Bridge design

Engineering leadership

Code compliance

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

LARSA 4D

MicroStation

OpenBridge

Job description

STV is seeking a Bridge Engineer, Inspector with a dual focus on Structural Design and Inspection Team Leadership. This role is designed for a structural expert who can support the design of complex new structures under AASHTO LRFD and AREMA specifications, while also serving as a certified Team Leader for NBIS bridge inspections.

Qualifications

Education: B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering

Experience: 8–15 years of progressive experience in bridge design and inspection.

Licensure: Illinois Professional Engineer, P.E. required

Certifications: Completion of NHI Course 130055, Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges; Current IDOT-Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader status.

Technical Expertise

Proven track record designing new bridges according to AASHTO and AREMA standards. High proficiency in AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, and MicroStation, OpenBridge.

Essential Functions

Technical Design: Support or lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges. Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.

Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations, manage safety protocols, and mentor junior engineers during site visits.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design: Lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges. Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.

Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Qualified Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations, manage safety protocols, and mentor junior engineers during site visits.

Physical Requirements & Safety

Ability to lead field teams in challenging environments, including working at heights, near active rail lines, and over water. Commitment to STV's "Zero Harm" safety culture and the ability to coordinate complex field logistics (e.g., track time, flagging, and lane closures).

Compensation

Range: $104,402.58 - $119,317.24

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

About STV

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.