Structural Bridge Engineer - Transportation

Stantec; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their Transportation group in the Gulf Region. This role involves working on various bridge-related projects including design, analysis, and inspections. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, relevant design software proficiency, and experience with LADOTD, MDOT, or TDOT. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills, looking to make an impact in infrastructure development. This position will be based in locations such as Jackson, MS, or Baton Rouge, LA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
• P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee.
• Possess or able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and specify systems or products for bridge projects.
• Perform tasks related to design, analysis, and inspection.
• Work collaboratively in project team settings.

Skills

Technical proficiency in bridge design

Problem solving skills

Client communication skills

Proficiency in Microstation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microstation

OpenBridge

AASHTOWare BrR

Job description

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

Stantec’s Transportation group is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their 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 seek a candidate with expertise with Transportation structures, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for a project. A Structural Bridge Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include typical projects including development of construction plans, specifications, cost estimate, engineering reports, and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.

This is an opportunity to be involved in a variety of aspects when it comes to bridges such as design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair. Additionally, Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments throughout the country.

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

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in relevant areas of bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and a thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP, and other relevant design software.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages 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 to others.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
• Position will work in both an office and field setting.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Masters 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 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.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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.

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

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