Senior Bridge Engineer: Lead Projects & Client Impact

Orion Placement; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Iowa seeks a senior bridge/structural engineer to lead projects from planning through completion. You will perform structural analysis, design calculations, detailing, and cost estimates while guiding engineering staff and coordinating with clients and contractors.

This on-site role in Ankeny or Carroll, Iowa offers opportunities to manage projects, pursue business development, and mentor others in a collaborative, people-first environment with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of bridge or structural engineering experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer and/or project manager for bridge projects from planning through completion.
• Perform structural analysis, design calculations, bridge detailing, and specification development.
• Develop bridge quantities and construction cost estimates.
• Review and check engineering calculations and design work for accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate project tasks, assign work, and provide technical guidance to engineering staff.
• Apply strong technical judgment to solve complex bridge and structural engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver successful projects.
• Support client development, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Help ensure projects meet technical, schedule, budget, and client expectations.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Confidential Employer in Iowa seeks a senior bridge/structural engineer to lead projects from planning through completion. You will perform structural analysis, design calculations, detailing, and cost estimates while guiding engineering staff and coordinating with clients and contractors.

This on-site role in Ankeny or Carroll, Iowa offers opportunities to manage projects, pursue business development, and mentor others in a collaborative, people-first environment with strong benefits.