Senior Bridge Engineer | Lead Structural Designer (NV)

WSP; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Reno/Carson City, Nevada office to lead structural designs on major transportation projects. You will guide complex bridge work, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

You will provide SME leadership, mentor Nevada staff, and collaborate with NDOT and local agencies to advance transportation initiatives while maintaining safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering is required.
• MS in Civil Engineering with bridge focus is preferred.
• At least 12+ years of post-education structural design experience with emphasis on bridges.
• Experience with Nevada DOT and local agencies; NDOT, RTCs, Counties and Cities.
• Engineer license is required.
• Strong knowledge of seismic modeling and bridge design.
• Proficiency with structural design software and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership for the structural engineering discipline and ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Manage transportation project activities and coordinate with clients and regulators.
• Apply advanced structural engineering techniques across bridge projects from concept to construction.
• Serve as project manager for complex structures and supervise staff and subcontractors.
• Support growth of structural engineering work in Nevada and maintain firm reputation for technical excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients and authorities.

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

QA/QC

Client liaison

Seismic analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (bridge-focused)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

AASHTOWare

MDX

PGSUPER

STAAD.Pro

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Reno/Carson City, Nevada office to lead structural designs on major transportation projects. You will guide complex bridge work, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

You will provide SME leadership, mentor Nevada staff, and collaborate with NDOT and local agencies to advance transportation initiatives while maintaining safety and performance standards.