Senior Bridge Engineer & Project Leader

Civil-Design-Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA coverage

PPO plan options

Annual HSA contributions

Competitive PTO

ESOP eligibility

Volunteer time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is seeking a Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to lead structural bridge projects and mentor engineers across multiple offices.

You will manage scope, budgets, and design coordination within the Structures/Bridge Group, while supporting transportation and site development teams. The role requires a PE and 10+ years of bridge design experience, with flexibility to work from multiple CDI offices in MO/IL/KY and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering (a plus but not required).
• Registered PE.
• IL Structural Engineer licensure (preferred).
• Team Leader Bridge Inspection certification (preferred).
• 10+ years of bridge design experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing structural engineering projects by creating scope and budgets, directing the design, and coordinating work with other staff and design team members.
• Signing/sealing work as required.
• Analyzing and designing transportation-related structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and sign structure foundations.
• Serving as a key point of contact with clients, contractors, and local officials.
• Displaying an eagerness to work on a wide variety of project types.
• Assisting in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Working collaboratively with the CDI Structural Service Leadership, Project Engineers, and other team members to develop effective solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with CDI’s safety procedures.

Skills

Project management

MicroStation

ORD

DOT project experience

Leadership

Communication

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering

PE licensed

IL structural engineer licensure (preferred)

Bridge inspection certification (preferred)

Team Leader Bridge Inspection certification (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

ORD

Job description

Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is seeking a Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to lead structural bridge projects and mentor engineers across multiple offices.

You will manage scope, budgets, and design coordination within the Structures/Bridge Group, while supporting transportation and site development teams. The role requires a PE and 10+ years of bridge design experience, with flexibility to work from multiple CDI offices in MO/IL/KY and up to 10% travel.