Senior Bridge Task Leader – Flexible Schedule & Growth

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

HSA and Lifestyle Spending Account

Professional development support

Paid Time Off & holidays

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks a Bridge Task Leader/Senior Bridge Engineer to join the Bridges and Structures Practice in Spokane, WA. Lead highway and transit bridge projects, guiding technical direction and mentoring junior engineers while coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

Bring 10+ years in bridge engineering, a WA/ID PE, and expertise in SAP2000 and similar tools. Role emphasizes leadership, rigorous reviews, and field inspections aligned with AASHTO LRFD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of progressive experience in bridge engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington or Idaho
• Experience with WSDOT or ITD bridge design standards
• Expertise in bridge design software: SAP2000, Midas Civil, LARSA 4D, PGSuper, Conspan, LPile, BRASS
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD bridge design standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated leadership, clear communication, and client‑facing skills
• Physical ability and willingness to conduct field inspections

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical lead on bridge engineering transportation projects for highway and transit applications
• Manage the full project lifecycle—from concept through final plans and construction support
• Ensure deliverables meet or exceed industry standards for quality, accuracy, and constructability
• Review and check structural calculations, plans, and specifications to ensure engineering excellence
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, building the next generation of bridge design talent
• Lead or support condition inspections, load ratings, and structural evaluations of in‑service bridges
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution
• Build strong client relationships through technical leadership, responsiveness, and delivery excellence
• Support business development through proposal preparation, technical writing, and pursuit strategy

Skills

Bridge design

Leadership

Client-facing

Field inspections

WSDOT/ITD standards

AASHTO LRFD

MS Office

Education

PE license WA/ID

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

SE license WA/ID (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

Midas Civil

LARSA 4D

PGSuper

Conspan

LPile

BRASS

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks a Bridge Task Leader/Senior Bridge Engineer to join the Bridges and Structures Practice in Spokane, WA. Lead highway and transit bridge projects, guiding technical direction and mentoring junior engineers while coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

Bring 10+ years in bridge engineering, a WA/ID PE, and expertise in SAP2000 and similar tools. Role emphasizes leadership, rigorous reviews, and field inspections aligned with AASHTO LRFD standards.