Bridge Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Baltimore to lead inspection, analysis, and design tasks for transportation projects. You will deliver reports, calculations, and contract documents and work within a multidisciplinary team to meet schedule and budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and applying AASHTO, ACI, AISC, and AREMA standards. Maryland PE licensure is required or obtainable within two months.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering with focus on bridges/structures.
• 4+ years in bridge inspection, design, structural analysis, or related transportation work.
• PE licensure in Maryland or ability to obtain within two months.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (Merlin-DASH, OpenBridge Designer, STAAD Pro, BrR).
• Familiarity with applicable design codes (AASHTO LRFD, AASHTO Bridge Eval, ACI 318, AISC, AREMA).
• Experience with steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.
• Knowledge of SHA/MDTA/MTA/VDOT design standards.
• NHI two-week bridge inspection certification; NHI certification for nonredundant steel tension members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and Assessment: Perform bridge inspections, compile thorough inspection reports, and complete load rating assessments for both simple and complex bridge structures.
• Structural Analysis and Design: Perform structural analyses and prepare comprehensive design calculations for bridges and related transportation infrastructure.
• Project Documentation: Develop detailed contract drawings, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and study reports.
• Team Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate with interdisciplinary design teams to support project delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor entry-level engineers and lead assigned task orders efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Structural Analysis

Design Calculations

Load Rating

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (Bridge/Structures)

Tools

Merlin-DASH

OpenBridge Designer

STAAD Pro

AASHTOWare BrR

Job description

• Inspection and Assessment: Perform bridge inspections, compile thorough inspection reports, and complete load rating assessments for both simple and complex bridge structures.
• Structural Analysis and Design: Perform structural analyses and prepare comprehensive design calculations for bridges and related transportation infrastructure.
• Project Documentation: Develop detailed contract drawings, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and study reports.
• Team Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate with interdisciplinary design teams to support project delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor entry-level engineers and lead assigned task orders efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in bridges or structures, from an ABET-accredited university
• 4+ years of experience in bridge inspection, design, structural analysis, or related transportation infrastructure work
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, or ability to obtain licensure within two months of employment
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, such as Merlin-DASH, OpenBridge Designer, STAAD Pro, and AASHTOWare BrR
• Working knowledge of applicable design codes, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, AISC Steel Construction Manual, and AREMA – Manual for Railway Engineering
• Experience with structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete structures
• Familiarity with SHA, MDTA, MTA, and VDOT design and construction standards
• NHI two-week bridge inspection certification required
• NHI Bridge Inspection for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bridge inspection, structural analysis, and design, with proficiency in relevant software and adherence to industry standards. Capable of leading teams, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering high-quality project documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bridge Inspection
• Structural Analysis
• Design Calculations
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• NHI Bridge Inspection Certification

Hard Skills

• Bridge Inspection
• Structural Analysis
• Design Calculations
• Load Rating Assessments
• Technical Specifications
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Cost Estimates
• Steel Structure Design
• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Prestressed Concrete Design

Soft Skills

• Technical Communication
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• NHI Bridge Inspection Certification
• NHI Bridge Inspection for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members Certification

Industry Keywords

• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
• ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
• AISC Steel Construction Manual
• AREMA – Manual for Railway Engineering
• SHA Design Standards
• MDTA Design Standards
• MTA Design Standards
• VDOT Design Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Merlin-DASH
• OpenBridge Designer
• STAAD Pro
• AASHTOWare BrR