Structural Engineer (Bridge) Remote Flex!

Jobot; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Leadership-track

High-profile projects

Career development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer in Illinois to lead complex bridge projects within a growing transportation practice. This remote opportunity targets qualified Illinois DOT bridge professionals, offering leadership responsibilities and career development.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 8–15+ years of bridge design and inspection experience, and proficiency with MicroStation and Bentley systems. This role supports expansion across Illinois and neighboring markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license required; SE license preferred.
• 8–15+ years of bridge engineering and transportation structure design experience.
• Strong experience with IDOT bridge projects and Illinois standards.
• Proficiency designing steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete bridges.
• Experience with bridge inspections, rehabilitation projects, culverts, retaining walls.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on bridge projects.
• Manage project delivery from planning to completion.
• Mentor staff and develop capabilities.
• Support expansion of regional operations in Illinois.

Skills

Bridge engineering experience

IDOT projects experience

Bridge design (steel, RC, prestressed)

Bridge inspections & rehabilitation

Project management & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Structural Engineering license (SE) preferred

Tools

MicroStation/OpenBridge Designer/Bentley

Job description

Design and deliver complex bridge infrastructure projects while helping shape the future growth of a thriving transportation practice.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson

Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established engineering consulting organization serving transportation agencies, municipalities, and infrastructure owners throughout the Midwest. Their structural practice focuses on the planning, analysis, design, inspection, and rehabilitation of transportation-related structures, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other critical infrastructure assets. With a growing backlog of transportation projects, the firm is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer who can provide technical leadership, manage project delivery, mentor staff, and support future expansion efforts throughout Illinois and surrounding markets.

Why join us?

• Fully remote opportunity for qualified Illinois DOT bridge professionals
• Work on high-profile bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and transportation infrastructure projects
• Leadership-track position with visibility to executive leadership and future growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment focused on professional development and long-term career success
• Opportunity to influence project delivery, mentor engineers, and help expand regional operations

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred
• 8–15+ years of bridge engineering and transportation structure design experience
• Strong experience with IDOT bridge projects and Illinois transportation standards
• Proficiency designing steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and related bridge structures
• Experience with bridge inspections, rehabilitation projects, culverts, retaining walls, and transportation infrastructure
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, Bentley platforms, or similar bridge design software
• Proven project management, technical leadership, and client coordination capabilities

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