Senior Structural Bridge Engineer - #2668

Wadetrim; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to lead analysis, design and inspection tasks for transportation projects in the Midwest. You will manage projects, mentor staff and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, with a flexible hybrid-remote/office schedule after 90 days.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a civil or environmental engineering degree, 8+ years of bridge experience, and strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Lead analysis, design, and construction support for bridges and culverts.
• Prepare PS&E packages per federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Geometric layouts, construction specs, and quantity calculations.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead proposals, marketing, and project reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bridge analysis, design, and inspection tasks.
• Prepare load ratings and perform bridge inspections/condition assessments.
• Interface with traffic, geotechnical, planning, and other departments.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and reports.
• Maintain safe work environment and ensure quality outputs.

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Bridge design software

Job description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Structural Bridge Engineer in support of our growing footprint in the Transportation Market Segment in the Midwest. In this role, you will lead, manage and perform conventional and complex bridge design and analysis, plan preparation, load ratings, bridge inspections, condition assessments as well as other transportation structural engineering related tasks. Candidates must be self‑motivated, organized and able to work independently and collaboratively with others as well as mentor younger staff. A flexible hybrid‑remote/office work schedule is available after 90 days.

• Manage and be the technical lead for analysis, design, and construction support services for various bridge types, culverts, earth retaining structures and other underground structures
• Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages using federal, state, and local specifications, standards and guidelines
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations
• Assist and check design calculations performed by others
• Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (traffic, civil, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects
• Conduct various types of bridge load ratings
• Conduct bridge inspections/scoping and condition assessments
• Lead efforts on proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations
• Assist with and monitor scope, budget, and schedule for new and existing projects
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering
• 8+ years of transportation structural experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Strong all‑around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA and DOT’s specifications and standards
• Solid background and understanding of Structural engineering software packages
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
• Experience with structural analysis and design of conventional and complex bridges and knowledge in midwest DOT’s (MDOT, ODOT, etc) and Local Agency bridge design packages
• NHI Bridge Inspection certification is desired, or ability to obtain certification
• Detail oriented with an emphasis on quality work products and deliverables

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