Bridge Engineer – Lead Design on Complex Seismic Projects

KPFF Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA

Dependent care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal and sick time

Jury duty pay

Paid family leave

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to work on complex bridge projects from design through construction administration.

You will design bridges, apply seismic and soil-structure principles, perform load ratings, supervise designers, manage RFIs, budgets, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Washington State or reciprocity.
• 4-7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design single and multi-span bridges using engineering software.
• Apply advanced seismic design and soil-structure interaction principles.
• Perform load ratings for simple and complex bridges.
• Conduct inspections and field work.
• Supervise Designers and Drafters.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and assist with change orders during construction.
• Review project scope and identify out-of-scope work.
• Monitor budgets and schedules.
• Interact with clients and subconsultants to maintain strong relationships.
• Provide feedback and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic design

Client interaction

Project coordination

Mentoring

Budget management

Education

BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering

MSCE or MSE with emphasis in Structural Engineering

Tools

CSI Software Suite (SAP, CSI Bridge)

PG Super

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to work on complex bridge projects from design through construction administration.

You will design bridges, apply seismic and soil-structure principles, perform load ratings, supervise designers, manage RFIs, budgets, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants while mentoring junior staff.