Senior Bridge Engineer – Public Works Design Leader (PE)

Thompson Engineering; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Senior Structural Engineer with specialized bridge design experience to join our Structural Engineering Team. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a strong background in designing bridges for federal, state, and local projects.

The primary responsibility is to ensure the safety, strength, and integrity of structures, applying AASHTO codes and state transportation design procedures, and contributing to evaluation, design, and reporting

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 10 years of bridge design experience.
• Proficiency in structural FEA analysis and LEAP/OpenBridge.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, modeling, and design for public and private projects.
• Lead state and local highway bridge design and related structures.
• Produce technical reports, design documents, and client communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and guidelines; manage multiple projects.

Skills

Structural FEA Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

PE license

Tools

OpenBridge (LEAP)

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thompson Engineering in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Senior Structural Engineer with specialized bridge design experience to join our Structural Engineering Team. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a strong background in designing bridges for federal, state, and local projects.

The primary responsibility is to ensure the safety, strength, and integrity of structures, applying AASHTO codes and state transportation design procedures, and contributing to evaluation, design, and reporting