Complex Bridge Design Specialist (51257)

Collins Engineers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Complex Bridge Design Specialist to lead and manage bridge designs for infrastructure projects across the Western United States. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate design plans, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in bridge design, PE license, and strong experience with AASHTO LRFD and DOT guidelines. This is a high-impact, technically challenging position in Denver, CO with occasional work in other cities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required; master’s preferred.
• Professional engineer (P.E.) license is required; structural engineer (S.E.) certification preferred.
• 10+ years of bridge design experience, including 2+ years at Project Manager/EOR level.
• Experience working with DOTs or municipalities.
• Proficiency in industry-standard structural analysis and bridge design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review designs for bridge 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 provide design recommendations.
• Supervise staff as necessary; manage subcontractors and costs.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering (preferred)

Tools

AASHTO LRFD

DOT design guidelines

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado - Denver, CO 80203, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Engineering, 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. If you are a passionate, experienced bridge engineer looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, 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.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; master’s degree preferred.
• Professional engineer (P.E.) license is required; structural engineer (S.E.) certification preferred.
• At least 10+ years of experience in bridge design, including 2 years at the Project Manager/EOR level.
• Experience working with DOTs and/or municipalities.
• Proven experience with AASHTO LRFD bridge design and DOT design guidelines.
• Proficiency in industry-standard structural analysis and bridge design software.
• Demonstrated success in managing preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates, as well as project scheduling and subcontractor management.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.