Senior Bridge Engineer - Hybrid/Remote Options

RINA Piraeus Team; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA North America is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team across Chicago, Lisle, IL, Cleveland or Columbus, OH, Boston, MA or Houston, TX. The role involves leading bridge design, coordination with project managers, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to diverse transportation projects.

The Senior Bridge Engineer will design bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, perform calculations, prepare reports, and ensure quality across project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis or structural engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required and ability to obtain additional State Licenses.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in structural/bridge design, including steel and concrete bridges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bridge-related tasks and projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and estimates for diverse bridge projects.
• Prepare technical reports and perform alternative analyses for optimized outcomes.
• Provide construction phase services, including review of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and other construction related issues.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee work of CADD Technicians for collaboration growth.
• Contribute to project pursuits by creating technical approaches.
• Execute preliminary and final designs for steel and concrete bridges, walls, and culverts.
• Ensure alignment with client standards.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to discuss progress and technical requirements.
• Prepare project documentation such as feasibility studies, condition reports, and evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project coordination and team collaboration.
• Maintain professional registration and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Conduct NBIS inspections, prepare detailed reports, and perform live load ratings as needed.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Active Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license is a plus

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge/OpenRoads

Mathcad

LEAP Bridge

AASHTOWare

MDX

LPILE

Job description

RINA North America is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team across Chicago, Lisle, IL, Cleveland or Columbus, OH, Boston, MA or Houston, TX. The role involves leading bridge design, coordination with project managers, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to diverse transportation projects.

The Senior Bridge Engineer will design bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, perform calculations, prepare reports, and ensure quality across project phases.