Senior Bridge Design Engineer - Public Projects Leader

Thompson Engineering; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with extensive bridge design experience to join our Structural Engineering Team. The role focuses on ensuring safety, strength, and integrity of bridges and other structures, applying AASHTO codes and state transportation design procedures on federal, state, and local projects.

The successful candidate will perform analysis, modeling, and design using OpenBridge LEAP, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years of bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency with OpenBridge LEAP, MicroStation, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of AASHTO codes and state transportation design procedures.
• Ability to travel to support projects as needed; flexible hours.
• Strong report writing and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, modeling, and design for public and private projects.
• Lead state and local highway bridge design projects.
• Produce technical reports and design documents; support client communications.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with state and agency guidelines and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Bridge design

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

Tools

OpenBridge LEAP

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thompson Engineering in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with extensive bridge design experience to join our Structural Engineering Team. The role focuses on ensuring safety, strength, and integrity of bridges and other structures, applying AASHTO codes and state transportation design procedures on federal, state, and local projects.

The successful candidate will perform analysis, modeling, and design using OpenBridge LEAP, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with