Senior Structural Engineer

Socket.dev; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Professional development support

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

DJ&A is seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer for any DJ&A office location. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of progressive bridge design and structural analysis experience, plus strong leadership and mentorship abilities.

The role covers technical leadership, QA/QC, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver practical, constructible bridge solutions for public and private clients. Office locations include Vancouver, WA and other DJ&A offices.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structures and 15+ years of related structural bridge engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer Registration (P.E.) is required.
• 15+ years of related structural bridge engineering experience; experience as Engineer of Record or senior reviewer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical direction, mentorship, and QA/QC for bridge and structural staff.
• Lead complex structural analysis and design for various bridge types.
• Develop and review calculations, plans, specs, costs, and construction submittals.
• Coordinate with roadway, hydraulics, geotechnical, survey, and construction teams.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments, and risk identification.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Coordination

QA/QC

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structures)

P.E. License

M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structures)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenBridge

BRR

LEAP

Mathcad

Job description

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer – Any DJ&A Office Location

Founded in 1973, DJ&A is a multidisciplinary professional services consulting firm with office locations in Montana, Colorado, Washington, Florida, New Mexico, and Nevada. Our team of more than 180 professionals works across the country to deliver a diverse range of engineering, environmental, survey, mapping, landscape architecture, and planning projects for federal, state, local, tribal, and private clientele.

DJ&A is seeking a full‑time Senior Structural Bridge Engineer with 15+ years of progressive experience in bridge design, structural analysis, inspection, load rating, rehabilitation, and quality review. The successful candidate will bring advanced technical expertise in modern bridge design codes, strong judgment in developing practical and constructible solutions, and the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams across DJ&A’s offices.

Technical Leadership Responsibilities

Provides senior‑level technical direction, mentorship, and quality review for bridge and structural engineering staff.

Primary Expectations, but not limited to:

Structural Bridge Engineering:

• Serve as a senior technical resource for bridge design, rehabilitation, replacement, inspection, load rating, and structural assessment projects.
• Lead and perform complex structural analysis and design for vehicular, pedestrian, and low‑volume bridges using steel, prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, timber, and modular bridge systems.
• Develop and review structural calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, inspection reports, load rating packages, and construction phase submittals.
• Apply advanced knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, bridge inspection requirements, load rating procedures, agency standards, and applicable state and federal design criteria.
• Coordinate structural design with roadway, hydraulics, geotechnical, survey, environmental, and construction teams to develop practical, cost‑effective, and constructible bridge solutions.
• Provide Engineer of Record, technical reviewer, or senior advisor support for bridge and structural deliverables, as appropriate based on licensure and project needs.
• Support bridge type selection, alternative evaluations, constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk identification for new and existing bridge structures.
• Perform or oversee field assessments, bridge inspections, condition evaluations, and construction observation activities, as needed.
• Implement DJ&A’s QA/QC procedures and contribute to consistent delivery of high‑quality structural engineering work products.
• Mentor structural engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, design review feedback, and support for professional growth.

About you:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Independent, self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and dynamic
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with geographically dispersed teams
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coordination, and quality review on bridge projects for public‑sector clients.
• Technically proficient in modern bridge and structural design codes, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and applicable state and federal agency standards
• Extensive experience with bridge structural analysis, modeling, design, inspection, rehabilitation, and/or load rating.
• Ability to use and review work prepared in structural design and modeling software and provide mentorship to junior and mid‑level staff.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structures.15+ years of related structural bridge engineering experience
• Professional Engineer Registration (P.E.)
• 15+ years of related structural bridge engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structures
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record, technical lead, senior reviewer, or QA/QC reviewer for bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation, or load rating projects.
• Structural Engineer Registration (S.E.)
• NBIS bridge inspection qualifications, bridge inspection team leader experience, and/or load rating experience.
• Experience developing bridge type studies, rehabilitation recommendations, construction support responses, and practical design solutions for complex or constrained sites.
• Bridge project experience with federal, state, municipal, Tribal, or local public agencies.
• Experience with bridge projects in remote, rural, mountainous, environmentally sensitive, or otherwise challenging site conditions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local bridge design standards, specifications, and construction documentation requirements.
• Experience with structural analysis/design tools and production platforms such as MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenBridge, BrR, LEAP, Mathcad, BRASS, or similar software.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support, including licensure and training
• Flexible work schedule

Office Location

• Any DJ&A office location Albuquerque, NM; Bozeman, MT; Lakewood, CO; Reno, NV; Vancouver, WA; Frankfort IL; or South Holland, IL

DJ&A is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here and Supplemental EEO notice here.

DJ&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].