Senior Bridge Engineer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Denver seeks a full-time senior bridge engineer to support the bridge team. The candidate will lead structural design, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients and offices on transportation projects.

Required are a PE license in Colorado (or achievable within 6 months), 10+ years in bridge/transportation design, and proficiency with industry tools like Leap Bridge, MDX, MIDAS, Risa, LPILE, and Mathcad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree a plus) from an ABET accredited school.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design including bridge and transportation structures.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in plan development, analysis and design calculations, quality control of highway/railroad structures, familiar with AASHTO/AREMA.
• Experience using software listed ( Leap Bridge Concrete, MDX, MIDAS, Risa, LPILE, Mathcad ).

Responsibilities

• Design and detail railroad and highway structures including reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel, earth retaining systems, and drainage structures.
• Lead structural design of projects and mentor entry-level staff in design and production of construction drawings.
• Communicate effectively to direct staff and provide reports to senior staff and clients across offices.
• Work in a team with engineers from multiple disciplines and locations; meet with clients and pursue work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Leap Bridge Concrete

MDX

MIDAS

Risa

LPILE

Mathcad

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time senior bridge (structures) engineer to support our bridge team in our Denver office. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design projects and performing complex planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys being part of a team performing office and fieldwork.

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.

We are proud to be an EEO employer.

We 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.