Bridge Engineer P4

GRAEF; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Training, mentorship, and leadership"

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Job summary

GRAEF is seeking a technical Bridge Engineer for our Chicago O'Hare office to design bridges and other road structures as part of a skilled team. You will lead design efforts, perform structural analysis, review drawings, and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ bridge experience, IL PE license, and IDOT/Tollway familiarity, plus strong knowledge of MicroStation. A Master’s degree and FHWA qualifications are a plus. Flexible hours and a hybrid schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with Structural emphasis; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in structural design or inspection of bridges using IDOT standards; CDOT/Tollway experience a plus.
• Bridge inspection experience and qualification per FHWA; IDOT Team Leader certification preferred.
• NHI training course 130055 or 130056 required.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design; working knowledge of MicroStation.
• PE license in IL required; SE license in IL required or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience in business development and project management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for bridges per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to perform structural analysis and design for Illinois highways and Tollways.
• Review shop drawings and conduct NBIS inspections of bridges and highway structures.
• Lead design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Bridge inspection

IDOT/Tollway guidelines

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree (preferred)

IL PE license

IL SE license or ability to obtain within 1 year

NHI Safety Inspection training (#130055 or #130056)

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2026 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships!

As our Bridge team continues to grow, we have a new opportunity for a technical Bridge Engineer in our Chicago O'Hare office. The ideal candidate will work as part of a talented experienced team to design bridges and other roadway structures. This position offers numerous project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group.

As a Bridge Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:

• Leading the design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for bridges per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• Working closely with professional engineers to perform structural analysis and design with a concentration on Illinois Highway and Tollway structures.
• Reviewing of shop drawings and structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
• Leading design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Mentoring, training and developing junior staff.
• Applies up-to-date, standard bridge inspection techniques to complete NBIS routine bridge inspection for IDOT.

To be considered for our Structural Bridge Engineer position, we are seeking candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with Structural emphasis in course work (such as Reinforced Concrete Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, and Steel Design courses.) Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the structural design or inspection of bridges using IDOT standards. Candidates with greater experience are encouraged to apply as well. CDOT and Tollway experience is a plus.
• Bridge inspection experience and qualification as per FHWA. Team Leader certification with IDOT is preferred.
• Successful completion of the National Highway Institute (NHI) training course #130055 "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges" or #130056 "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers" is required.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design programs preferred. Working knowledge of MicroStation programs.
• Registration as a PE in IL is required.
• Registration as an SE in IL required or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Previous business development and project management experience is a plus.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• The salary range for this position is $110,000-$155,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
• Relocation assistance
• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and support
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets