Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

LJB Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 128.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Bridge Engineer for our Raleigh, North Carolina office.

The role focuses on delivering transportation infrastructure projects with a senior leadership approach, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with DOT and client teams. You will design bridges from concept through final plans, develop cost estimates, and oversee bid packages while participating in leadership within transportation professional organizations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience.
• DOT bridge design experience and knowledge of DOT guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages.
• Coordinate with client staff and project managers, especially DOT/local govts.
• Provide design services for design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Mentor junior engineers on final design plans.
• Coordinate design activities among staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Participate in project decisions on technical approaches, cost, schedule.
• Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in transportation-related professional organizations.

Conocimientos

Bridge design

Project coordination

Mentoring

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

MS degree in a relevant discipline

Descripción del empleo

Brief Description

Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure!

Brief Description

Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure!

As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.

Within our Transportation Practice, LJB has spent more than five decades designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. As a full-service team, we bring deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project—creating safe, efficient, and forward-thinking transportation solutions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Raleigh, North Carolina office.

Salary range

$128,000 – 185,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefits

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Senior Structural Bridge Engineer Essential Functions

• Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Have established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially in DOT and local governments.
• Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build bridge projects.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
• Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, NCSEA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

SENIOR STRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• P.E. license.
• 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience.
• DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in a relevant discipline.
• Relationships with DOT and municipalities.

Core Skills

• Design-bid-build and design-build bridge project delivery.
• Coordination with DOTs, municipalities, client project managers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and corrective action planning.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting development of final design plans.
• Leadership and active participation in transportation-related professional organizations.

Why Join LJB?

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful bridge and transportation infrastructure projects while helping strengthen LJB’s growing presence in North Carolina and across the country. You will work closely with experienced technical teams and trusted client partners, bringing your structural expertise to projects that improve safety, connectivity, and long-term community value.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

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