Bridge Engineer & Project Manager – Flexible, ESOP

Civil-Design-Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA coverage

PPO plan options

Annual HSA contributions

PTO

ESOP eligibility

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm with offices across several states. We seek a Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to lead structural bridge projects within the Structures/Bridge Group and support transportation and site development teams.

The role requires 10+ years of bridge design experience, PE licensure (IL preferred), and strong leadership. Travel up to 10% is expected, with flexible scheduling and ESOP-driven ownership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering (plus).
• Registered PE required or preferred.
• IL Structural Engineer licensure preferred.
• Team Leader Bridge Inspection certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects: scope, budgets, design coordination.
• Sign/seal work as required.
• Analyze and design transportation structures (bridges, culverts, walls).
• Serve as primary contact with clients, contractors, officials.
• Collaborate with CDI team to develop effective solutions.
• Prepare engineering project proposals.

Skills

Project management

MicroStation/ORD

DOT project experience

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree

PE license

IL licensure

Bridge Inspection certification

Tools

MicroStation

ORD platform

Job description

Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm with offices across several states. We seek a Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to lead structural bridge projects within the Structures/Bridge Group and support transportation and site development teams.

The role requires 10+ years of bridge design experience, PE licensure (IL preferred), and strong leadership. Travel up to 10% is expected, with flexible scheduling and ESOP-driven ownership.