Complex Bridge Design Specialist

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a Complex Bridge Design Specialist to lead bridge design for Western US projects. Responsibilities include planning, design reviews, and mentoring junior staff on complex infrastructure assignments.

The role requires expertise in plan/spec/estimate packages and load rating, with opportunities to influence delivery of a landmark energy-related bridge project in the Southwest. Excellent communication and independent work capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Proven experience leading bridge design on complex projects.
• Experience with plan, specification, and estimate packages; load-rating experience.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review bridge designs for replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Work independently and in teams with strong communication.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and address concerns.
• Supervise staff as necessary to complete assignments.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

FEM software

OpenSees

SAP2000

AutoCAD / MicroStation

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you. Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Complex Bridge Design Specialist to be an integral part of our team in Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; OR Chicago, IL. This role will be responsible for leading and managing the bridge designs for a variety of infrastructure projects throughout the Western United States. We are looking for experience with plan, specification, and estimate packages as well as load rating experience. Your expertise will be essential in solving technical problems, mentoring junior staff, and stewarding solutions through the delivery process. Join our team and help us shape the future of bridge design and construction. This is not your typical structural engineering assignment. We are seeking an engineer to join a once-in-a-career project involving the inspection, modeling, and structural analysis of a landmark suspension bridge supporting a natural gas pipeline in the Southwestern United States. The project will require advanced structural modeling and evaluation of existing and future loading scenarios. You will help assess the feasibility of adding inspection access walkways and additional pipeline capacity to a critical piece of energy infrastructure. If you are looking for a technically challenging project with real-world impact and the opportunity to work on a structure few engineers will ever encounter, this role is for you.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate, lead, and review designs for a variety of bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, assuming responsibility for design plans and calculations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and a solutions-based approach.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of bridge design projects, from concept to construction, while ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, provide design recommendations, and address any concerns or questions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise staff as necessary to complete assignments.
• Other duties may be assigned.