Bridge Engineer P2

Graef USA; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Mentorship Programs

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Onsite amenities and parking

Health and Life Insurance

Job summary

GRAEF USA is seeking an entry-level Bridge Engineer for its Milwaukee headquarters. The role provides design and inspection exposure for transportation structures, with mentorship and involvement in projects from plan to permit.

You’ll collaborate with a technical team on budgeted, scheduled work in a dynamic environment. Applicants should hold a Civil Engineering degree with a structural emphasis, with a Master’s or bridge internship preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or minimum 1 year of bridge experience
• Internship experience in structural bridge design/inspection or transportation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Designing and preparing plans and specifications for transportation structures, including highway bridges, retaining walls and box culverts under supervision.
• Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking, and participate in checking the work of others.
• Perform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
• Work as part of a team, in accordance with project budget and schedule under moderate supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

Leap Bridge Concrete

MDX

Leap Bridge Steel

Civil 3D

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We’re looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it’s all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career? The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects? The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company? Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large?

We have an exciting opportunity available for an entry level Bridge Engineer on our growing Bridge team in our Corporate Headquarters office in downtown Milwaukee. This position offers rewarding project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group.

As a Bridge Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:

• Designing and preparing plans and specifications for transportation structures, including highway bridges, retaining walls and box culverts under the supervision of the lead structural engineer, per DOT requirements.
• Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking, and participate in checking the work of others.
• Preform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
• Perform work as part of a team, in accordance with project budget and schedule under moderate supervision.

We are considering candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis in course work.
• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or aminimum of 1 year of relatable bridge experience.
• Internship experience in structural bridge design/inspection, or transportation is preferred. Additional experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of WisDOT or IDOT standards considered a plus.
• Working knowledge of Leap Bridge Concrete,MDX and Leap Bridge Steel preferred.
• Ability to develop details, drawings and plan sheets in Civil 3D is a plus.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

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