Bridge Technical Advisor

HNTB Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Indianapolis, IN seeks a senior engineer to provide technical direction on complex projects across the state. This role includes guiding project development, delivering engineering solutions, and mentoring staff within our Indiana bridge team.

You will apply advanced engineering methods, ensure design standards, and collaborate with internal teams and client counterparts to resolve issues and drive successful outcomes. PE certification is preferred for leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 9 years, or PhD with 8 years.
• PE certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent technical reviews and provide guidance on complex projects.
• Coordinate with client counterparts and teaming partners at local leadership level.
• Develop technical consistency across processes and projects.
• Support marketing responsibilities including proposal generation.
• Mentor production staff and advise project leadership.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Strategic thinking

Engineering principles

Mentoring

Cross-project coordination

Subject matter expert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career contributing to your community. As a part of our dynamic Indiana bridge team, you will work on the most interesting and impactful projects across the state. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing guidance and direction in area of expertise and functional discipline. This position supports the technical aspect of project development and delivery including proposal development, scope implementation and change management. Responsible for applying advanced engineering methods, techniques, and analyses to provide solutions, make recommendations and resolve issues. Ensures industry and HNTB standards of design are applied consistently and effectively across projects ranging in discipline, size and complexity. Independently applies knowledge and experience in partnership with internal project team members and external client counterparts. Serves as an advisor on complex projects to provide technical designs, plans and specifications.

What You’ll Do

Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects. Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested. Provides technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentoring/support to production staff. Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline. Coordinates technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners at local leadership level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects. Develops and advises on technical consistency within discipline across processes and projects. Ensures same standard and practices are being applied. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 9 year of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

Uses persuasion to communicate solutions while understanding the project goals and interests of the stakeholders. Demonstrates a vision for complex and unique challenges. Understands engineering principles behind the design code requirements. Promotes knowledge within the industry through authoring technical papers, technical presentations, and serving on technical committees. Understands, supports, and influences multiple concurrent projects. Discovers opportunities for technical improvements across the firm and collaborates with peers to share ideas. Serves as a subject matter expert in their field.

What We Prefer

Master’s degree in Engineering, 15 years relevant experience, Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Additional Information

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Locations

Indianapolis, IN, Westfield, IN (Carmel)

Company Culture & Values

You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee‑owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work.