Senior Bridge Engineer

Horrocks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with matching contributions

Professional development opportunities

Paid membership for professional organizations

Job summary

Horrocks in Seattle, WA is seeking a qualified Bridge Engineer to design and evaluate highway bridges. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in civil engineering and a strong background in bridge design. Responsibilities include preparing designs, analyzing bridge structures, and ensuring timely delivery of project documents.

Additional benefits include medical and dental insurance, a generous PTO policy, and a 401(k) matching contribution. The firm values team collaboration and is open to remote work for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering, especially in bridge design.
• Willingness to work locally or in a workshare arrangement with other offices.
• Experience with design-build and alternative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze highway bridges.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.
• Deliver contract documents on time within budget.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.
• Coordinate design efforts and lead projects.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Strong technical skills in civil engineering

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Masters degree

Registered PE, SE

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 - $200,000 / year

Department: Transportation

Location: Seattle, WA

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

Remote opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and analyze highway bridges
• Prepare designs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and specifications
• Work in cooperation with bridge staff to deliver PS&E contract documents on time and within the project budget for local agencies, federal agencies, and state DOTs
• Perform bridge designs and load ratings using spreadsheets, finite element software and/or other bridge software
• Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, wall systems, and minor structures
• Establish and maintain client relationships; ensure client satisfaction; ensure client objectives are met
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Assist in building a strong regional presence for the firm in transportation and structural engineering
• Structures lead for projects, coordinating staff and design efforts

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Masters a plus
• Registered PE, SE required
• 12+ years experienceWillingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices, some travel required—<10%
• Experience working in bridge design team
• Design Build and Alternative Delivery experience a plus
• Established relationships with local clients (WSDOT/ITD) a plus
• Solid understanding of transportation projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status