Senior Bridge Engineer

Stratus®; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus® is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our team in Wilmington, DE. You will provide expert-level design for steel and concrete bridges, overseeing projects from concept through construction administration.

The role requires a PE license, a Civil Engineering degree, and 8–10 years of bridge design experience. Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenBridge and Leap Bridge is essential, with a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 8–10 years of experience in the design of steel and concrete bridges.
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenBridge and Leap Bridge software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the layout and design of conventional and complex bridge structures.
• Prepare and complete discipline engineering designs, including bridge design, shop drawings, quantities, cost estimates, and construction administration.
• Plan and review the production of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct field observations and data collection activities.
• Oversee and prepare design details, plans, and drawings within task areas.
• Develop project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and estimates.
• Mentor junior bridge designers and new graduate engineers.
• Prepare and check design drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with team members on schedule and progress.
• Perform on-site visits to monitor compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Bridge design

Mentoring junior engineers

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Transport engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree strongly preferred

Tools

MicroStation/OpenBridge

Leap Bridge

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi‑disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News‑Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public‑ and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus recently partnered with Stewart and is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join the team. This person will provide expert‑level technical design to manage and produce consistently high‑quality design on a wide variety of bridge projects, both large‑ and small‑scale, including the design of steel and concrete vehicular and pedestrian bridges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the layout and design of conventional and complex bridge structures
• Prepare and complete discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs, including the production of bridge design, shop drawing review, quantities, cost estimates, construction administration, and final specifications, ensuring that work is accurate and in accordance with good engineering codes and practice
• Plan and review the production of engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct field observations and data collection activities
• Oversee and prepare design details, plans, and drawings within specific task areas
• Develop project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities, and cost estimates
• Analyze technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions
• Mentor junior bridge designers and new graduate engineers, including training to use software, how to perform design tasks, and plan production. Assign work tasks to junior bridge designers and graduate engineers
• Prepare and check design drawings and/or specifications
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other team members regarding schedule and progress on assigned tasks
• Periodically provide on‑site visits to inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with project specifications or other regulations
• Complete work on time and within budget

Qualifications

Required

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree strongly preferred)
• 8‑10 years of experience in the design of all components of steel and concrete bridges
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenBridge and Leap Bridge software
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary engineering environment
• Knowledge of transport engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, and engineer facilities such as highways, streets, bridges, and multi‑modal facilities

Preferred

• Experience working with NCDOT projects preferred

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well‑being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.