Senior Bridge Engineer

Stanley Consultants; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition assistance

401K match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer for its Des Moines, IA office. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering and over 10 years of experience in structural design. Responsibilities include leading design tasks for bridges, ensuring compliance with national standards, and providing construction assistance. The hybrid position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years' structural/bridge engineering design experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Iowa required.
• Design experience with Iowa DOT Design Manuals and other North American codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design tasks for steel and concrete structures.
• Implement engineering principles to develop solutions and ensure compliance.
• Assist in providing construction support and evaluating shop drawings.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

Design of concrete and steel bridges

Proficiency in MathCAD

Experience with AASHTO LRFD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

LEAP Bridge

Bentley/MicroStation

Job description

Job Title

Senior Bridge Engineer

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Hybrid

Requisition ID

SENIO005935

Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Des Moines, IA office.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead and perform engineering design tasks and coordinate with CADD teams in developing plans, specifications, and estimates for preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, and minor structures (Culverts, mast arms, etc.).
• Identify and understand technical requirements of design projects and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, staffing and execution to include quality control of work.
• Identify, interpret, and apply appropriate design standards and codes; ensure compliance with contract documents and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
• Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
• Assist in providing construction assistance, including reviews of shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs) and other construction related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Masters or PhD a Plus).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Iowa.
• Minimum of 10+ years' structural/bridge engineering design experience.
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, wall systems, and minor structures. Steel plate / box / truss, straight / curved experience a plus.
• Design experience with the Iowa DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Proficiency in MathCAD, STAAD Pro, LPILE, LEAP Bridge software, MDX, Bentley/MicroStation products, Midas, LARSA 4D, or other equivalent engineering standard bridge software.
• Proficiency in seismic and non-linear analysis as well as soil structure interaction analysis and post-tensioned concrete.

Benefits

• Member-Owned – Member‑ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away – Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance – Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health – Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth – Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards – Company stock ownership, generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Work‑Life Balance

We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)