Senior Bridge Engineer — Public Infrastructure Design Lead

Thompson Engineering; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering seeks a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design to join our Structural Engineering Team. Candidates should have extensive experience with bridges for federal, state, and local projects and a PE license.

Proficiency in OpenBridge LEAP, MicroStation, and MS Office is required. Responsibilities include analysis, design, reporting, and ensuring compliance with state transportation guidelines.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering degree.
• Minimum 10 years of bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient in design software and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, modeling, and design for bridges and related structures.
• Lead state and local highway bridge design and evaluation tasks.
• Prepare technical reports and design documents for clients.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO codes and state procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Structural FEA Analysis

OpenBridge (LEAP)

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited university

Tools

OpenBridge (LEAP)

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thompson Engineering seeks a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design to join our Structural Engineering Team. Candidates should have extensive experience with bridges for federal, state, and local projects and a PE license.

Proficiency in OpenBridge LEAP, MicroStation, and MS Office is required. Responsibilities include analysis, design, reporting, and ensuring compliance with state transportation guidelines.