Structural (Bridge) Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a full-time Bridge Engineer to join their team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The successful candidate will design and control quality for a variety of bridge and transportation structures, including concrete and steel constructions. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, a PE license (or ability to obtain), and 3-6 years of experience. Join a collaborative environment where you'll work on innovative projects and gain exposure to diverse opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressive experience working on bridge transportation projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT Standards, Specifications & Guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of professionals on bridge and transportation structures.
• Contribute to the design and quality control of construction documents.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related field

MS in Civil Engineering

North Carolina PE license

Job description

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 01, 2026

Job ID: 15381 | # of Openings: 1

Job Location: US-NC-Raleigh | US-NC-Charlotte

Dewberry has an immediate opening for a full-time Bridge Engineer with bridge design experience. The successful candidate will collaborate with and established team of professionals and contribute to the design and quality control of construction documents for a wide variety of bridge and transportation structures. These include simple and complex bridges, primarily concrete (prestressed) and steel construction, as well as retaining walls, signs and other miscellaneous structures. The candidate will work closely with clients and colleagues, gaining valuable experience on diverse projects. In addition, this position offers the opportunity to collaborate with Dewberry's other structures offices nationwide, providing exposure to and an even broader range of challenging and rewarding assignments.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work", that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
• North Carolina PE license is required or ability to obtain within 1-2 years.
• 3-6 years of progressive experience working on bridge transportation projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT Standards, Specifications & Guidelines preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Desire to work in a team environment.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Program Information

As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-4 years of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.