Senior Bridge Engineer

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation plan

Job summary

A leading regional engineering firm in Iowa seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to lead design teams, manage projects, and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, and a license as a Professional Engineer in Iowa. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and business development in a supportive work environment, including a Total Compensation and Benefits Package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Iowa.
• Experience with project management and staff mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for various highway infrastructure projects.
• Develop innovative construction staging approaches.
• Cultivate new client relationships in the North Dakota market.

Skills

Client relationship cultivation

DOT project management

Bridge design expertise

Junior staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

RCPier

Conspan

MathCad

Staad

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer – Project Manager

Bolton & Menk, a top regional consulting engineering firm in the Midwest, is looking to add a Senior Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to our team. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Senior Structural Project Manager, you will lead design teams in addition to assisting with team development and business development responsibilities. Projects will range from highway infrastructure projects such as various interchanges, pedestrian and river crossing bridges, to retaining walls and parking structures.

• Cultivate new client relationships in dynamic markets for transportation projects to position for growth of our business in the North Dakota market.
• Utilize your expertise on DOT project management and bridge project design, including replacement and preservation design.
• Work with contractors and owners to develop innovative approaches to construction staging.
• Lead junior staff and promote the growth of their technical skills.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of progressive experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Iowa
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Experience with project management, proposal development, and business development

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience in bridge design and plan preparation
• Registered Structural Engineer (S.E.)
• Knowledge and experience with AASHTO manuals LRFD Design Standards
• Working knowledge of MicroStation and/or Civil 3D software packages
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Proficiency in common bridge engineering software (RCPier, Conspan, MathCad, Staad, etc.)
• Bridge inspection training and load rating experience

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Why Bolton & Menk

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees across more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

Benefits

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including disability and veterans.

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)