Senior Bridge Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation engineering seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA. This role involves leading teams on bridge projects, ensuring quality control, and providing exceptional client engagement. Candidates should have substantial experience with state transportation departments and technical proficiency in bridge design software.

Qualifications

• P.E. license in LA, MS, or TN, or ability to obtain within 1-2 years.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with LADOTD, MDOT, TDOT.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams on bridge projects.
• Perform quality control for design calculations and plans.
• Prepare designs and project documents meeting client specifications.

Skills

Client interaction skills

Leadership

Technical proficiency in bridge design

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Microstation

OpenBridge

LEAP

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for a Senior Bridge Engineer based out of Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; or Jackson, MS. The Bridge Engineer must be highly engaged with exceptional client interaction skills and the ability to effectively work across multiple operational groups and technical disciplines. In this role, you may be asked to lead engineering teams on small to mid-size projects or serve as a team member on larger projects and perform quality control for both design calculations and plan development. You may also be responsible for preparing designs and ensuring the development and delivery of successful structural projects such as bridges, highway Interchanges, roadway construction, railroad infrastructure and public spaces.

This is an opportunity to be involved in a variety of aspects when it comes to bridges such as design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair. Additionally, Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments throughout the country.

The Stantec bridge group in Louisiana has been involved in complex bridge design projects for the LADOTD and MDOT on projects such as an urban corridor with trapezoidal girders in Lafayette, LA; a curved steel plate girder interchange in Gulfport, MS; a navigational channel crossing in Lake Charles, LA; and a design-build delivery of an airport interchange in Kenner, LA.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to transportation engineering disciplines on transportation-related projects

• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of reports and the development of project design elements including calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates

• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs

• Produce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards

• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates

• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and development of project documents

• May write and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies

• May serve as a Team Leader on bridge inspection projects

• Perform other duties as necessary

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess a P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee or able to obtain within the next 1-2 years.

• Possess or able to obtain NBIS Certified Bridge Inspector status

• Ability to lead teams through all phases of a project document production

• Technical proficiency in relevant areas of bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and a thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions

• Proficient in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, MDX, LEAP, and other relevant design software

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions to others

• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, master's degree preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT

• Professional Engineering license is required

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Primary Location: United States | LA | Baton Rouge

Organization: BC-2018 Transpt-US Gulf

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:05

Req ID: REQ250000PF