Senior Bridge Engineer

JUB Engineers, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Bonuses

Vacation & sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Employee ownership

Job summary

J-U-B ENGINEERS, inc. in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer (P.E./S.E.) to lead the bridge design team and drive business development for bridge projects.

The role includes delivering structural calculations, drawings, and cost estimates while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with geotechnical and roadway engineers. The position emphasizes leadership, client interaction, and project management within a supportive, growth‑oriented firm that values teamwork and community

Qualifications

• Lead/senior bridge engineer on transportation projects.
• Strong relationships with agency project managers and staff.
• Experience in business development related to bridge projects.
• P.E. licensure required; S.E. licensure preferred.
• 20–30 years of bridge engineering experience.
• Expertise with AASHTO LRFD standards and geotechnical coordination.
• Experience creating and reviewing construction documents.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for business development related to structures and transportation.
• Manage and oversee structural calculations, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Mentor PEs, EITs, interns, designers, and drafters.
• Lead geometric layout and design of bridges; seismic analysis for new and existing structures.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, roadway, and hydraulic engineers; develop specs and cost opinions.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; interact with clients to deliver deliverables.

Skills

Bridge leadership

Business development

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

P.E. licensure

S.E. licensure preferred

Tools

AASHTO LRFD

Geotechnical coordination

Job description

Description

Senior Bridge Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Position Overview

J-U-B ENGINEERS, inc. is seeking to hire a Senior Bridge Engineer (P.E./S.E.) to work as part of our structures group in a leadership role, focused on delivery of bridge design packages for a variety of clients and providing a lead role for bridge-related business development. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.

The Senior Bridge Engineer will provide leadership in developing and executing a business development strategy for bridge work and will also manage, perform, and oversee the completion of structural calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and estimates for construction costs.

While applying technical civil engineering knowledge and skills, this engineering position will:

• Provide leadership and strategy for business development related to structures and transportation, leading the marketing and business development effort for bridge projects
• Project and program management of structures projects and programs
• Lead and mentor younger/junior staff such as PEs, EITs, interns, designers, and drafters
• Geometric layout of single- and multi-span bridges
• Structural analysis and design of single- and multi-span bridges
• Structural analysis and design of retaining walls
• Seismic analysis of new and existing bridge structures
• Preparation of structural reports and studies (type selection reports, seismic evaluation reports, etc.) and situation and layout sheets
• Coordination with geotechnical, roadway, and hydraulic design engineers
• Develop specifications and opinions of cost
• Shop drawing and submittal reviews during construction
• Interact with clients for direction on project items and coordination as needed to produce deliverables and/or manage the production of deliverables

Requirements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as the lead/senior bridge engineer on transportation projects
• Good relationships with agency project managers and structural staff
• Demonstrated experience in successful outcomes for business development related to bridge projects
• P.E. licensure is required; S.E. licensure is preferred
• 20-30 years of bridge engineering experienceli>
• Expertise with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Expertise with interpreting geotechnical reports and coordinating with geotechnical subconsultants
• Experience in creating and reviewing construction documents
• Communication, planning, organizational skills, and the ability to direct the work of others
• Passionate about leading and mentoring

Salary Range: $170,000.00 -$210,000.00 per year, determined by experience, may be eligible for a signing bonus.

Benefits

In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
• The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
• J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will be open through January 21, 2027. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

See our website for more benefit details: https://web.jub.com/join-us/our-benefits/