Bridge Engineer - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Generous PTO

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design and manage bridge projects for public clients in Wisconsin. You will play a crucial role in team collaboration, ensuring compliance during design development while contributing to impactful community projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 6 to 10 years of bridge design experience, and a Professional Engineering license. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of bridge design experience required.
• Bridge inspection experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage bridge projects for public clients.
• Facilitate team collaboration and coordination.
• Review and verify the accuracy of completed work.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure

Proficiency with MicroStation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bridge design software

Job description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; master’s degree preferred
• 6 to 10 years of bridge design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure, required
• Bridge inspection experience preferred; NHI Certification as a Team Leader preferred; SPRAT certification preferred
• Preferred experience with routine and major bridges, complex structures, and load rating
• Experience with Alternate Delivery Projects preferred
• Proficiency with MicroStation and relevant bridge design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and lead a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

About The Role

As a Bridge Engineer, you will:

• Design and manage bridge projects for public clients at local, county, or state levels
• Facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including client coordination and internal staff team building
• Assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules; ensure plan compliance during design development
• Maintain relationships internally and externally with responsibility for independently managing technical bridge design matters
• Use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software to perform calculations and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members
• Review and verify the accuracy of completed work and document quality control processes per firm and client standards
• Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people‑first culture.

Join Us

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth

• In‑house Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Support
• Professional Organization Engagement

Culture that Cares

93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short‑ & Long‑term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.