Structural Bridge Engineer II

Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc.; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer II to join their dynamic team. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves leading transportation infrastructure projects, including bridges and culverts. You will be responsible for preparing project documents, performing design analyses, and ensuring quality control. With a focus on collaboration, you'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to junior staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural engineering design experience in steel and concrete bridges.
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation for transportation projects including bridges.
• Prepare project specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Conduct bridge inspections and condition assessments.

Skills

Structural Engineering Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

OpenBridge

OpenRoads

MathCad

LEAP Bridge

MDX

LPILE

LARSA

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer II to join our Transportation Infrastructure in our Plymouth, MI office.

Job Summary:

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of the infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by serving as a team expert and/or project lead; preparing project specifications and complete project documents, analysis, and reports; analyzing and interpreting data; performing analyses of design, planning, and impact studies, as well as cost analyses, design requirements, site selection, and limited design layouts; designing complete projects, systems, components, and/or processes; preparing project documents, engineering analysis, and reports; performing quality control reviews and ensuring achievement of key milestones; and performing field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects.

This position may also provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration, manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams to ensure company and project contractual compliance, and/or manage a small team of direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Functions as design and/or document originator on all phases of transportation projects including structures such as bridges, culverts and retaining walls.
• Prepares project calculations, drawings, specifications, compiles and analyzes relevant data, and prepares complete project documents, analysis, and reports.
• Participates in bridge inspections, condition assessment, and development of bridge condition reports.
• Performs detailed checking of drawings and design calculations for structure components.
• Maintains professional registration and licensure.
• May provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent experience, with an emphasis on structural engineering design.
• 7 years of progressive structural engineering design experience in steel and concrete bridges.
• MI Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with internal multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Have proven ability to successfully address challenging or potentially controversial issues in a sound professional and business-like manner.
• Have experience working on parts of major projects or multiple moderate-size projects, providing technical guidance to junior-level staff, including reviewing others' work for technical accuracy, and participating in the design and implementation of new services, processes, standards, and/or operational plans that had great impact on the achievement of functional results.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.
• MDOT experience preferred.
• Proficient in industry standard software including: Microstation/OpenBridge/OpenRoads, MathCad, LEAP Bridge, MDX, LPILE, and LARSA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communications skills.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

The base salary range for this position in Novi, MI is $96,600 to $154,600. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered.