Senior Bridge Engineer

wilsonco; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company invites a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Denver office to lead the design of railroad and highway structures and mentor junior staff. You will coordinate with multi-office teams and report progress to senior staff and clients.

We seek a PE with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of transportation-structure experience, and the ability to obtain Colorado licensure within six months. Proficiency with major engineering software is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree.
• 10+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• Colorado PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of projects and mentor entry-level staff in the design and production of construction drawings.
• Communicate effectively to direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior staff and clients.
• Collaborate with other offices and Structure Bridge groups and work with engineers from multiple disciplines and locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Master's degree a plus)

Tools

Leap Bridge Concrete

MDX

MIDAS

Risa

Lpile

Mathcad

Job description

Role and responsibilities

Regular job duties include design and detailing railroad and highway structures, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, earth retaining systems, and drainage structures. The candidate must perform complex engineering tasks accurately, extract engineering information from CAD drawings, and complete a variety of assignments such as developing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.

In addition to the tasks listed, the candidate will be expected to lead the structural design of projects and mentor entry-level staff in the design and production of construction drawings. Communication is key for this position. The candidate will need to communicate effectively to direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients collaborating with other offices and Structure Bridge groups. The candidate will need to work in a team environment with engineers from a multitude of disciplines and locations. They would be willing and available to meet with clients and pursue work.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Master's degree is a plus) from an ABET accredited school.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design including bridge, retaining wall and other transportation structures
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in plan development, analysis and design calculations, quality control of highway structures and/or railroad structures, and familiarity with AASHTO and/or AREMA.
• Experience in using software like Leap Bridge Concrete, MDX, MIDAS, Risa, Lpile, Mathcad and other related engineering software to design structural elements of bridges.

Job Location: Denver, Colorado

Annual Salary Range or Hourly Rate: 120,000 - 160,000+ (Depending on Experience)

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values-discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions-we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees' success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

• options for health insurance
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings plans

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.