Lead bridge engineer

Actalent; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Lead Bridge Engineer to enhance their growing Bridge Engineering Group in Ohio. This role offers technical leadership, client interaction, and business development opportunities, with the flexibility of remote work and a competitive salary package. Applicants should have extensive experience in bridge engineering and be proficient in relevant design software.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental

401k company match

Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering, design, or project management.
• Extensive experience with ODOT projects and standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare plans for transportation structures per AASHTO and ODOT.
• Provide analysis and load rating for existing structures.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality control standards.

Skills

Design and bridge engineering expertise

Project management skills

Civil engineering proficiency

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Bridge Engineer to spearhead the growth of our Bridge Engineering Group within the Ohio Transportation Business Unit. This role will support a growing contract backlog with ODOT, OTIC, and local governments, contributing to the expansion of our Ohio presence. The position involves providing management and technical leadership to Ohio bridge projects, client interaction, and business development strategies for specific project opportunities. The successful candidate will also engage with regional projects in Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Flexible remote and hybrid work schedules are available.

Responsibilities


+ Design and prepare plans, calculations, and specifications for transportation structures, including highway bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and other miscellaneous structures per AASHTO and ODOT requirements.


+ Provide analysis and load rating for existing structures, recommending improvement and strengthening strategies through knowledge and application of appropriate specifications, standards, and design criteria.


+ Collaborate with professionals from various departments and disciplines and discuss requirements with clients to execute projects.


+ Perform work as part of a team or as a task/project manager, adhering to project budget and schedule limitations under moderate supervision.


+ Prepare engineering cost estimates, scope of work documents, and proposals, assisting other Project/Task Managers with similar duties.


+ Provide leadership and technical guidance to the project team to ensure quality technical services.


+ Monitor and enforce compliance with quality control standards and client requirements.


+ Participate in occasional site visits to construction sites and remote outdoor work environments.


+ Engage in occasional travel to client meetings and site visits, possibly involving overnight stays.


+ Identify and win new business opportunities to expand market presence in Ohio.


+ Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.


+ Develop plans, specifications, and other project documents.


+ Select appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in complex engineering problems.


Essential Skills


+ Design and bridge engineering expertise.


+ Project management skills.


+ Civil engineering proficiency.


+ Experience with OpenRoads and MicroStation software.


+ Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio.


+ 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering, design, or project management.


+ Extensive experience with ODOT projects and standards.


Additional Skills & Qualifications


+ Prior relationships and name recognition within ODOT.


+ Ability to identify and win new projects to grow market presence in Ohio.


+ Capability to mentor staff and perform quality assurance.


Work Environment

Qualified candidates have the option to work 100% remotely, with occasional site and client visits. Preference is for candidates in Columbus, but candidates from anywhere in Ohio will be considered. Currently, there are three team members in Columbus: a Sr Transportation Engineer, a technician, and an EIT. The role involves collaboration with staff from other offices.

Direct any questions to Sebastian Althoff: '[e-mail]'Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption programGenerous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays401k company matchTuition Reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.



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