Project Engineer (Bridge)

Thomas Young Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Project Engineer to support a growing portfolio of transportation and public infrastructure projects across the Midwest. The role offers collaboration with leadership and exposure to broader project involvement within a technically focused team.

You will work on bridge/structural design, coordinating with clients and agencies, and delivering calculations and documentation. A strong engineering background and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 4-8 years of structural or bridge engineering experience.
• PE or SE license preferred.
• Experience with DOT or state transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Support bridge and structural engineering projects from design through delivery.
• Perform structural analysis and design for transportation structures.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and public agencies.
• Prepare calculations, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Mentor junior team members and assist senior engineers.
• Contribute to state and municipal infrastructure projects in the region.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

LARSA

Job description

This employee owned engineering consulting firm is continuing to grow its structural and bridge engineering team and is looking to add a Project Engineer to support a strong pipeline of transportation and public infrastructure projects across the Midwest.

The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers work closely with leadership, stay involved across projects, and are given the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they grow. With bridge engineering capabilities continuing to expand in house, this is a good opportunity for someone looking to take on broader project involvement within a supportive and technically focused team.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting bridge and structural engineering projects from design through delivery
• Carrying out structural analysis and design for transportation related structures
• Coordinating with internal teams, clients, and public agencies
• Preparing calculations, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• Working alongside senior engineers and helping support junior team members
• Contributing to state and municipal infrastructure projects across the region

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 4-8 years of structural or bridge engineering experience
• PE or SE license preferred
• Experience working on DOT or state transportation projects
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design
• Experience with software such as MicroStation, OpenBridge, LARSA, or similar tools
• Strong communication and organizational skills

More reasons to apply:

• Employee owned business with long term growth opportunities
• Strong backlog of work and stable project pipeline
• Collaborative engineering environment with good support across teams
• Flexibility to work between downtown Chicago and suburban office locations