Senior Bridge Engineer: Lead Projects & NBIS Certification

Jobtailor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Civil/Bridge Engineer in Raleigh, NC to lead complex bridge design projects and NBIS inspections. You will ensure quality contract documents, coordinate with NCDOT, and guide a team through design-bid-build, design-build, and CMGC projects.

The role requires a PE license in NC or within 6 months, ABET-accredited BS, and 16+ years of relevant experience. Strong client communication and leadership are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline from ABET accredited program.
• 16+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license in NC or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months of employment.
• Experience designing bridge projects and preparing complete contract documents with knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures.
• Experience with NCDOT Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC projects.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications.
• Experience with bridge design software; MicroStation/Open Bridge.
• Development of complete contract advertisement documents including plans, engineers estimate, bid quantities, and special provisions.
• NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with NHI-130055 certification a plus.
• Communication with clients and business development; ability to manage scope, manhours, and budgets.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help design infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.
• Contribute to the NCDOT GESC services.
• Provide pre-construction and post-construction support in design and rehabilitation of bridges, walls, culverts, sound barriers.
• Handle QA/QC of contract documents and preparation of plans, specs, provisions, estimates and reports.
• Assist with NBIS Bridge Inspection program growth in NC.
• Mentor and train younger staff.
• Plan and supervise work, schedules, budgets and client coordination.
• Collaborate in planning and designing transportation projects, identify problems and implement solutions.

Education

ABET accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or comity within 6 months

Tools

MicroStation/OpenBridge

Bridge design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Help design infrastructure and buildings that improve the world
• Contribute to the NCDOT GESC services
• Provide Pre-Construction and Post Construction support in the design and rehabilitation of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and sound barriers
• Handle quality control/quality assurance of contract documents and preparation of construction plans, specifications, special provisions, cost estimates and any required technical reports
• Assist with growing the firm’s NBIS Bridge Inspection program in North Carolina
• Mentor and train younger staff
• Participate in work planning and production scheduling, growth visioning, managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and clients
• Collaborate in planning and designing transportation-related projects, innovating and adapting at identifying problems and finding solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or other relevant discipline from an ABET accredited program
• 16+ years of relevant experience
• Must be a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in North Carolina or the ability to obtain through comity from another state within 6 months of employment
• Experience designing bridge projects and preparing / assembling complete set of contract documents and having strong knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures
• Experience with NCDOT Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CMGC projects
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation/Open Bridge software
• Development of complete contract advertisement documents including plans, engineers estimate, bid quantities, contract standard specifications, and project special provisions
• NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification a plus
• Experience with NCDOT bridge safety inspections and WIGINS a plus
• Business Development and experience communicating and coordinating with clients
• Ability to develop and manage scope, manhour and fee estimates, schedules
• Experience mentoring, training, and managing staff
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis
• Exceptional communication and organization skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on bridge design, project management, and quality assurance. Proven ability to mentor staff and manage client relationships while adhering to NCDOT standards and specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Bridge Design Experience
• NCDOT Policies and Procedures Knowledge
• MicroStation/Open Bridge Software Proficiency
• NBIS-Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bridge Design
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance
• Contract Document Preparation
• Cost Estimation
• Project Scheduling
• NCDOT Design-Bid-Build
• AASHTO Bridge Specifications
• WIGINS Experience
• Business Development
• Scope and Fee Management

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Positive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• NHI-130055 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Civil Engineering
• NCDOT
• Bridge Inspection
• Transportation Projects
• Construction Plans

Tools & Technologies

• MicroStation
• Open Bridge Software
• Microsoft Office