Lead Bridge Design Engineer — Innovate, Mentor & Deliver

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple, Inc. seeks a Senior Bridge Design Engineer in Georgia to lead design projects and advance innovative bridge solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, manage complex GDOT-related pursuits, and collaborate with regional teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused projects.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of bridge experience, strong communication, and leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial engineering practice.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Structural Engineering and PE licensure or eligibility.
• 10+ years of bridge design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Bentley design tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to mentor others.
• Ability to lead client-facing projects and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of bridge design projects, ensuring high-quality, client-focused experience for agencies such as GDOT, as well as cities and counties throughout Georgia
• Lead bridge design and production efforts for GDOT across all phases of development, including design, calculation checking, and in-depth technical review as needed
• Develop unique, innovative solutions to complex bridge engineering challenges for active projects and pursuits
• Serve as Client Service Manager for diverse clients including state departments of transportation and municipal agencies
• Mentor junior staff, fostering technical growth and professional development
• Collaborate with other B&N offices on pursuits, projects, and technical challenges
• Manage transportation projects of varying complexity
• Support business development efforts to grow our regional practice

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership / mentoring

Client relationship management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bentley OpenBridge Designer

MDX

AASHTOWare BrR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burgess & Niple, Inc. seeks a Senior Bridge Design Engineer in Georgia to lead design projects and advance innovative bridge solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, manage complex GDOT-related pursuits, and collaborate with regional teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused projects.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of bridge experience, strong communication, and leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial engineering practice.