Lead Design-Build Bridge Engineer — Project Leader

Kids for the Future; Nitrolee (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC is seeking a Sr. Design-Build Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and design-build projects with autonomy, supported by management and staff.

You will ensure project performance from concept to delivery and mentor junior staff to foster a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors and multidisciplinary teams, performing structural analysis, and delivering constructible design solutions from pursuit through construction support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work directly with contractors and owners and lead projects independently.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and structural analysis software (Leap/OpenBridge Designer, CSI Bridge, etc.).
• Strong experience in SC, NC, and GA; other states a plus.
• Prior design-build project experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer in Charge for bridge design and design-build projects.
• Lead projects from pursuit through final design and construction support.
• Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing.
• Manage bridge design and design-build projects independently, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met.
• Assist with Proposal development and Pursuit Phase development of schedule, design, and quantities.
• Coordinate directly with contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Perform and oversee structural analysis and design of steel and prestressed concrete bridges.
• Lead development of plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide constructability input during design-build pursuits.
• Participate in design-build meetings, risk reviews, and value engineering workshops.
• Support alternative technical concepts and proposal development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support skill development.
• Provide technical training and design guidance.

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client coordination

Fast-paced environment

Tools

MicroStation

Leap/OpenBridge Designer

CSI Bridge

Job description

UEC is seeking a Sr. Design-Build Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and design-build projects with autonomy, supported by management and staff.

You will ensure project performance from concept to delivery and mentor junior staff to foster a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors and multidisciplinary teams, performing structural analysis, and delivering constructible design solutions from pursuit through construction support.