Bridge Engineer - Structural & Hydraulic Design Lead

LJB Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer in North Carolina to lead bridge and hydraulic design efforts across transportation projects. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and delivering safe, resilient infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings extensive bridge design experience, NC- licensed professional credentials, and proficiency with Bentley CAD tools and hydraulic analysis software. Join a growing firm committed to engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires a Civil Engineering degree and NC PE license.
• 5–10 years of bridge/culvert design experience.
• Familiarity with NCDOT design guidelines and LRFD.
• CAD plan development experience with Bentley products.
• Experience with hydraulic design analysis (HEC-RAS, HY-8).

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design of bridges and related structures.
• Perform hydraulic analyses and waterway assessments.
• Coordinate with FEMA, FHWA, and NCDOT design criteria.
• Manage bridge projects as task coordinator: schedules, budgets, deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform quality control reviews.
• Develop technical memos, specifications, reports, and proposals.

Skills

Project coordination

Quality control

Mentorship

Technical writing

Proposal support

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (NC)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation/ORD

OpenBridge Designer

HEC-RAS

HY-8

FlowMaster

StreamStats

Job description

LJB Inc. is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer in North Carolina to lead bridge and hydraulic design efforts across transportation projects. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and delivering safe, resilient infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings extensive bridge design experience, NC- licensed professional credentials, and proficiency with Bentley CAD tools and hydraulic analysis software. Join a growing firm committed to engineering excellence.