Senior Bridge Engineer

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

Senior Bridge Engineer
Location: Illinois (Greater Chicago Area)

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a technically strong professional with leadership capabilities and a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions for bridge and structural projects across Illinois.

Key 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.

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.

Additional Information

This position offers the opportunity to work on significant transportation infrastructure projects within a collaborative engineering environment.

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Core Role Tags

Bridge Practice Leader
Bridge Engineering Manager
Bridge Department Manager
Structural Engineering Manager
Transportation Structures Leader
Bridge Program Manager
Bridge Design Manager
Bridge Group Leader
Bridge Technical Director
Bridge Engineering Lead

Technical Discipline Tags

Bridge Design
Structural Engineering
Transportation Infrastructure
Highway Structures
Bridge Rehabilitation
Bridge Inspection
Structural Analysis
Load Rating
Bridge Retrofit
Steel Bridge Design
Concrete Bridge Design
Movable Bridges
Transportation Structures

Standards / Technical Knowledge

AASHTO LRFD
AASHTO Bridge Design
DOT Bridge Design
State DOT Projects
FHWA Bridge Standards
LRFD Design
Bridge Load Rating
Bridge Inspection Standards

Client / Market Tags

DOT Projects
State DOT
Transportation Agencies
Public Infrastructure
Transportation Engineering
Municipal Infrastructure
Federal Infrastructure Programs

Leadership / Practice Growth Tags

Engineering Leadership
Business Development
Practice Development
Technical Oversight
Project Delivery
Team Leadership
Client Development
Engineering Operations

Credentials Tags

PE License
Professional Engineer
Structural Engineer SE
Licensed Structural Engineer
Civil Engineer PE