Senior Bridge Engineer: Design, Inspection & Leadership

Gresham Smith, Inc.; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Transit program

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure support

Job summary

Gresham Smith, Inc. seeks a Bridge Engineer in Nashville to design and manage public bridge projects, lead teams, and coordinate with clients. The role requires PE licensure and 6–10 years of bridge experience, with MicroStation proficiency and strong communication skills.

You will work on routine and complex structures, assist in scoping and scheduling, ensure design compliance, and travel for field data collection and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; master's degree preferred.
• PE licensure is required.
• 6–10 years of bridge design experience.
• Bridge inspection experience preferred; NHI Team Leader certification preferred; SPRAT certification preferred.
• Experience with routine and complex bridges, load rating, and alternate delivery projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and bridge design software; strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage bridge projects for public clients at local, county, or state levels.
• Facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including client coordination and internal staff team building.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules; ensure plan compliance during design development.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and independently manage technical bridge design matters.
• Use industry-accepted engineering software to perform calculations and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members.
• Review and verify completed work and document quality control per firm and client standards.
• Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, and participate in public hearings or presentations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Bridge design software

Job description

Gresham Smith, Inc. seeks a Bridge Engineer in Nashville to design and manage public bridge projects, lead teams, and coordinate with clients. The role requires PE licensure and 6–10 years of bridge experience, with MicroStation proficiency and strong communication skills.

You will work on routine and complex structures, assist in scoping and scheduling, ensure design compliance, and travel for field data collection and client meetings.