Bridge Engineer/Project Manager

Jobtailor; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a project engineer/manager to lead bridge design projects for DOT and local agencies. The role demands deep knowledge of bridge design, construction documents, and budgets, with oversight of schedules and team coordination.

The ideal candidate holds a PE, 7–10 years of structural bridge experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools is required, with willingness to work in a team or individually.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering; Structural emphasis is helpful.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.
• 7-10 years of structural engineering experience with an emphasis on bridge design.
• Experience with project management and accounting software is beneficial.
• Exceptional organization skills and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a project engineer and/or project manager on DOT and local agency bridge design projects.
• Lead preparation of complete design and construction documents for bridge projects.
• Plan and coordinate aspects of engineering work.
• Provide bridge inspection services.
• Assist management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assist with proposals and funding applications.

Skills

Bridge Design

Construction Document Preparation

Budget Preparation

Schedule Preparation

Bridge Inspection Services

Project Management

Education

Bachelora0Degree in Civil Engineering

Mastera0Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Accounting Software

Job description

• Perform as a project engineer and/or project manager on DOT and local agency bridge design projects
• Apply advanced, specialized knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of bridge design
• Work on major projects of moderate scope with complex features
• Lead preparation of complete design and construction documents for bridge projects
• Plan and coordinate aspects of engineering work
• Provide bridge inspection services
• Assist management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Assist with preparation of proposals and funding applications
• Participate in other responsibilities and projects as opportunities arise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Structural emphasis is helpful
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 7-10 years of Structural Engineering experience with an emphasis on bridge design projects
• Experience with project management and accounting software is beneficial
• Exceptional organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bridge design and project management, with a strong focus on preparing design and construction documents, budgets, and schedules. Proficient in providing technical guidance and bridge inspection services while effectively collaborating with teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 7-10 Years Of Structural Engineering Experience
• Bridge Design Projects
• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Bridge Design
• Construction Document Preparation
• Budget Preparation
• Schedule Preparation
• Bridge Inspection Services

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Organization Skills
• Strong Written Communication Skills
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

• DOT
• Local Agency
• Structural Engineering
• Proposal Preparation
• Funding Applications

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Software
• Accounting Software