Senior Bridge Engineer: Structural & Construction Lead

Heery, Inc.

Bakersfield (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Job summary

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Bridge Engineer to provide senior-level engineering leadership on complex bridge infrastructure projects, including the California High-Speed Rail program. The role focuses on technical oversight, design reviews, and coordination with design consultants, construction teams, and regulators.

The position requires extensive bridge/structural experience, strong communication, and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
  • PE license in California or ability to obtain within six months.
  • 15+ years of bridge/structural/transportation experience; 10+ preferred.
  • Experience with AREMA, AASHTO LRFD, Caltrans standards.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level engineering oversight for design and construction of bridges and related structures.
  • Lead technical reviews of plans, specs, calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
  • Perform complex structural analyses including concrete, steel, foundations, and seismic systems.
  • Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and regulators to resolve issues.
  • Mentor junior staff and review inspection and quality documentation.

Skills

Bridge engineering
Leadership
Structural analysis
Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Master's degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP2000
STAAD.Pro
MIDAS Civil
LUSAS
CSiBridge
BIM/digital workflows
Primavera Unifier
Procore
Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Bridge Engineer to provide senior-level engineering leadership on complex bridge infrastructure projects, including the California High-Speed Rail program. The role focuses on technical oversight, design reviews, and coordination with design consultants, construction teams, and regulators.

The position requires extensive bridge/structural experience, strong communication, and mentoring abilities.

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