Horizontal Engineer - Structural / Bridge

SEH; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Hybrid/remote-friendly

Career development

Job summary

SEH is seeking a Horizontal Engineer - Structural / Bridge to support our Denver-area Structural Practice. The role may be based in the Denver office or at a remote work location in Colorado or Arizona, supporting bridge design and inspection projects across Colorado and the Western United States.

The successful candidate will perform structural analysis and design using multiple materials, prepare reports, conduct site visits, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Colorado and/or Arizona licensure preferred.
• Experience with Bentley OpenBridge, RISA, and L-Pile.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of transportation structures, including bridges and culverts.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and structure selection reports.
• Conduct bridge and culvert inspections and load ratings.
• Prepare structural calculations and load rating packages using industry software.
• Apply AASHTO LRFD and state design criteria in projects.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and contractors; travel as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

PE license

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley OpenBridge

RISA

L-Pile

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Horizontal Engineer - Structural / Bridge to join our talented Structural team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

“I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!” – GIS Analyst

“What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from ‘How are you?’ to ‘What do you think would help the company?’ SEH, that's who.” – Civil Engineering Technician

“Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!” – Sr Financial Analyst

“It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!” – Civil Engineer

“This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit.” – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

SEH has an opening for a Structural/Bridge Engineer within our Structural Practice. This position may be based in our Denver office or at a remote work location in Colorado or Arizona. The successful candidate will support an established bridge design and inspection practice serving projects throughout Colorado and the Western United States.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Performing structural analysis and design of transportation structures, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures using a variety of different structural material types including steel, reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, and other materials.
• Preparing engineering reports, including existing structure assessments, feasibility studies, and structure selection reports.
• Performing bridge and culvert inspections and load ratings.
• Preparing structural calculations and load rating packages using software such as Bentley OpenBridge, RISA, L-Pile, AASHTOWare BrR, BRASS, and similar structural analysis programs.
• Applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and applicable state and agency design manuals.
• Preparing structural construction specifications.
• Developing quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates for structural elements.
• Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals during construction.
• Collaborating with structural engineers, technicians, and other disciplines on multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Coordinating and communicating with clients, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders as appropriate.
• Visiting project sites, construction sites, and precast concrete plants, primarily within Colorado and Arizona, to evaluate existing structures, assess new project sites, and observe construction activities and precast concrete fabrication processes.
• Performing field work that may require lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals and design practices.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Colorado and/or Arizona licensure preferred, with licensure in other states considered a plus.
• Candidates are expected to have an updated NCEES record within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete design.
• Experience with commonly used structural analysis and design software such as Bentley OpenBridge, RISA, and L-Pile.
• Familiarity with AASHTO bridge design requirements and CDOT and/or ADOT design criteria.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• ACI and PCI concrete testing certification preferred, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional project-related travel.
• Ability to travel as needed for project meetings, inspections, and site visits. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of structural analysis and design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred in Colorado and/or Arizona.

Future Career Opportunity

This position is intended to provide opportunities for both continued technical development and increased project leadership responsibility.

It is preferred that the successful candidate develops toward a Project Manager role within approximately 3 to 5 years of hire , with the goal of independently managing multidisciplinary bridge and structural projects. SEH will support this progression through internal mentorship, project management training, increased client interaction, and progressive responsibility for contracting, project scope, schedule, budget, multidisciplinary and subconsultant coordination, and overall project delivery.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $100,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.