Louisiana Bridge Lead & Senior Structural Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) matching

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is seeking a Louisiana Bridge Lead to oversee all structural engineering efforts in Louisiana, based in New Orleans or Baton Rouge. You will lead and mentor a growing team, driving high-impact projects and collaborating across a large bridge group.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, a Louisiana PE (preferred), 10–20 years of bridge/structural design experience, and at least 4 years with LADOT. Strong leadership and software proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer in Louisiana (preferred).
• Experience managing a team of engineers.
• 10–20 years of bridge/structural design experience.
• At least 4 years working with LADOT (preferred).
• Strong verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all structural engineering efforts in Louisiana.
• Oversee structural projects in Louisiana, including traditional and alternative delivery.
• Collaborate with a large bridge group within the company.
• Facilitate work sharing across the organization, contributing to over 100 active projects within the structures group.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

Project management

Open communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Structural Engineer in Louisiana (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge Modeler

InRoads/Open Roads Designer

Merlin

CSI Bridge

Job description

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is seeking a Louisiana Bridge Lead to oversee all structural engineering efforts in Louisiana, based in New Orleans or Baton Rouge. You will lead and mentor a growing team, driving high-impact projects and collaborating across a large bridge group.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, a Louisiana PE (preferred), 10–20 years of bridge/structural design experience, and at least 4 years with LADOT. Strong leadership and software proficiency are essential.