Senior Bridge & Structural Engineer

Arcadis; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge/Structural Engineer to support design and delivery of bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Tennessee. You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, serving as a key technical contributor with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead design efforts, develop calculations, plans, and contract documents, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Minimum 7+ years of Bridge engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee OR ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6–12 months.
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with Bentley software suite (e.g., OpenBridge, MicroStation).
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g., Midas, LEAP or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant design codes including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a design engineer for bridges and transportation structures, including new design, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair.
• Lead, assign, and review work while providing technical guidance to team members.
• Develop engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables.
• Perform structural analysis and design with increasing complexity under senior review.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior structural engineers on small to mid-sized projects.
• Coordinate across disciplines (transportation, geotechnical, drainage, etc.) to ensure integrated solutions.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

AASHTO LRFD

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation

Midas

LEAP

PE license

TN registration

Team leadership

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural eng degree

Tools

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation

Midas

LEAP

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge/Structural Engineer to support design and delivery of bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Tennessee. You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, serving as a key technical contributor with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead design efforts, develop calculations, plans, and contract documents, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.