Senior Bridge Design Lead

Metro Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in the Greater Chicago Area seeks a Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer to lead design for transportation structures and bridge projects in Illinois. You will oversee scopes, schedules, budgets, and collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate has licensure as a Structural Engineer in Illinois, 8+ years of bridge/structural design experience, and hands-on knowledge of substructure, superstructure, and load rating

Qualifications

• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in Illinois required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in bridge or structural engineering design.
• Experience with bridge substructure and superstructure design, foundation systems, and structural load rating.
• Familiarity with steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and post-tensioned bridge systems.
• Experience with structural strengthening methods such as fiber-reinforced polymer systems is preferred.
• Experience working with Illinois DOT standards and procedures.
• Prior experience supervising engineering staff or leading technical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with MicroStation.
• Knowledge of structural analysis and design software tools.
• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design activities for multiple transportation and bridge projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Perform structural design for bridges, culverts, and retaining wall systems.
• Develop designs using cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and structural steel systems.
• Review shop drawings and coordinate design updates or field modifications when required.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and review work completed by other team members.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Support efforts to maintain strong client relationships and assist in developing new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Structural analysis software tools

Job description

Metro Associates in the Greater Chicago Area seeks a Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer to lead design for transportation structures and bridge projects in Illinois. You will oversee scopes, schedules, budgets, and collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate has licensure as a Structural Engineer in Illinois, 8+ years of bridge/structural design experience, and hands-on knowledge of substructure, superstructure, and load rating