Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Structural Project Manager, where you'll lead bridge engineering projects across the upper Midwest. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to delivering innovative structural solutions that endure. This role offers the chance to manage diverse transportation projects, ensuring quality and oversight while actively participating in business development. With a commitment to creating better infrastructure, this established firm values employee ownership and fosters a culture of respect and accountability. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of civil engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in MN with strong bridge design experience.
• Familiarity with AASHTO codes and Minnesota Department of Transportation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of transportation projects and lead design engineers.
• Perform structural design on highway and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Participate in business development and prepare project proposals.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Design

Project Management

Business Development

Proposal Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA

STAAD Pro

Bentley OpenRoads

OpenBridge

AASHTOWare BrR

Mathcad

Excel Spreadsheets

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Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us.

You belong at SEH

We are currently searching for a talented Senior Structural Project Manager to join and grow with our Structural team!

Designing stable horizontal and vertical solutions to stand the test of time is the driver behind our structural engineers who are passionate about the responsibility and impact of their work. At SEH you’ll join a team who specializes in developing structural solutions for buildings, bridges, floodwalls, retaining walls, large diameter sewers and more. You’ll be part of an award-winning team utilizing the latest in structural design and technologies to help deliver new, renovated or rehabilitated structures that stand the test of time.

This Opportunity:

• The position will focus primarily on in-state bridge engineering projects but may include projects throughout the upper Midwest.
• Manage a wide range of transportation projects. Lead a team of design engineers and detailers on bridge projects for local and state clients.
• Manage bridge projects that include a wide variety of bridge sizes and complexity from conventional grade crossings to highway interchanges and river crossings and that involve bridge types such as prestressed concrete beam, cast-in-place concrete slab, steel truss, steel plate girder or curved steel plate girder.
• Perform structural design on highway and municipal infrastructure projects, including state and local bridges.
• Provide oversight and quality control for designs performed by bridge staff.
• Participate in business development and marketing. Actively pursue project opportunities and work with a team in preparing project proposals for large bridge projects.
• Assist the practice leadership team in developing and implementing strategic growth to meet short and long-term plans and financial goals.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in MN
• Strong Civil Engineering experience in structural bridge design.
• Experience on a variety of state and local engineering projects with established network.
• Familiarity with AASHTO codes and design standards for new and replacement bridge structures.
• Familiarity with the Minnesota Department of Transportation LRFD Bridge Design Manual.
• Experience in proposal development and project management of bridge engineering services.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site observations/visits, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with various structural design and analysis software systems (RISA, STAAD Pro, Bentley OpenRoads & OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Mathcad, Excel Spreadsheets, etc.)
• Able to walk and climb over rough construction terrain and carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work at home with adequate internet access and workspace
• 15 or more years of Civil Engineering experience in structural bridge design.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $109,000 and $152,000 based on skill set and experience.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.