Structural Engineer (Bridge) Remote Flex!

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to design and deliver complex bridge infrastructure projects across Illinois and surrounding markets. The role offers a fully remote opportunity for qualified Illinois DOT bridge professionals with a focus on leadership and project delivery.

You will mentor staff, manage projects, and coordinate with clients while contributing to the growth and expansion of the transportation practice in the Midwest.

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.
• Proficiency with IDOT bridge projects and Illinois standards.
• Experience with steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete bridges.
• Experience with bridge inspections, rehabilitation, culverts, retaining walls, and related infrastructure.
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, Bentley platforms, or similar software.
• Strong project management, leadership, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on bridge engineering projects.
• Manage project delivery and schedules for Illinois and surrounding markets.
• Mentor staff and develop junior engineers.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to expand regional operations.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Leadership

Client coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge Designer

Bentley platforms

Job description

Job details:

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.