Structural Bridge Engineer - Transportation

Stantec; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Professional membership fee coverage

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join its Gulf Region team. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, this role involves evaluating and engineering transportation structures such as bridges. Candidates should have technical proficiency in bridge design and relevant experience with jurisdictional codes. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects and collaborate with team members in a variety of settings. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a P.E. license in Louisiana are required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings.
• Expertise with transportation structures and design methods.
• Certified Bridge Inspector status or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency with design software and codes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems for projects.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Engage in design, analysis, and inspection of bridge assignments.
• Support field and office activities.

Skills

Technical proficiency in bridge design

Proficiency in Microstation

Problem solving

Initiative on tasks

Working knowledge of codes

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to check others' work

Ability to create and interpret sketches

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree

P.E. license in Louisiana

Certified Bridge Inspector status

Tools

Microstation

OpenBridge

AASHTOWare BrR

LEAP

Job description

Job Overview

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

The Stantec’s Transportation group is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our Gulf Region. This role may be based in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS, or Nashville, TN.

We seek a team player who desires a highly collaborative work environment, has excellent client and communication skills, and strong design capabilities. We require expertise with Transportation structures, including bridges, transportation‑related structures, and other structural elements.

At Stantec, a Structural Bridge Engineer will evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, performing a variety of tasks such as developing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation‑related structures, and other structural elements.

Roles involve design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair. Opportunity to work across North America on bridge assignments.

Key Projects

The Stantec bridge group in Louisiana has worked on complex bridge design projects for LADOTD and MDOT, including an urban corridor with trapezoidal girders in Lafayette, a curved steel‑plate girder interchange in Gulfport, a navigational channel crossing in Lake Charles, and a design‑build delivery of an airport interchange in Kenner.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and thorough knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP, and other relevant design software.
• Problem solving using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Initiative on tasks and coordination with team members.
• Working knowledge of codes and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to check others’ work for accuracy and completeness, manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and similar material.
• Position will work in both an office and field setting.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
• P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee.
• Possess or be able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: United States | LA | Baton Rouge
Organization: BC-2018 Transpt-US Gulf
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/03/2026 12:03:05
Req ID: 1004954

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.