Senior Bridge Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Gresham Smith; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical) Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short- & Long-term Disability

Paid Life & AD&D

Parental Leave

Mass/Public Transit Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Ridgeland, MS is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design and manage public bridge projects. You will lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure design development complies with schedules and quality standards.

The role requires PE licensure and 6–10 years of bridge design experience, with MicroStation proficiency and strong communication skills. Hybrid work and a collaborative, community-focused culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; master’s degree preferred.
• 6 to 10 years of bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure required.
• Bridge inspection experience preferred; NHI Certification as a Team Leader preferred; SPRAT certification preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and relevant bridge design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead a team; manage multiple projects.

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 internally and externally with responsibility for independently managing technical bridge design matters.
• Use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software to perform calculations and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members.
• Review and verify the accuracy of completed work and document quality control processes per firm and client standards.
• Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Bridge design software

Job description

Gresham Smith in Ridgeland, MS is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design and manage public bridge projects. You will lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure design development complies with schedules and quality standards.

The role requires PE licensure and 6–10 years of bridge design experience, with MicroStation proficiency and strong communication skills. Hybrid work and a collaborative, community-focused culture are emphasized.