Senior Bridge Engineer — Hybrid Leader in Steel/Concrete Designs

RINA; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

RINA in Chicago or Lisle, IL and select U.S. locations seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and delivery of steel and concrete bridge projects across transportation programs, including rail, roads, and structures.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients, prepare plans and specifications, and ensure compliance with standards. A PE license and 8+ years of experience are preferred; hybrid/remote options and a strong benefits package support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis or structural engineering degree.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred; PhD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bridge-related tasks and projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for bridge projects.
• Prepare technical reports and analyses for optimized outcomes.
• Provide construction phase services including review of shop drawings and RFIs.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee CAD Technicians.
• Contribute to project pursuits with technical approaches.
• Execute designs for steel and concrete bridges, walls, and culverts.
• Ensure alignment with client standards.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on progress and requirements.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Master's in Structural Engineering (preferred)

PhD (a plus)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

OpenRoads

Mathcad

LEAP Bridge

AASHTOWare

MDX

LPILE

Job description

RINA in Chicago or Lisle, IL and select U.S. locations seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and delivery of steel and concrete bridge projects across transportation programs, including rail, roads, and structures.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients, prepare plans and specifications, and ensure compliance with standards. A PE license and 8+ years of experience are preferred; hybrid/remote options and a strong benefits package support work‑life balance.