Structural Bridge Engineer

Job Description: Structural Bridge Engineer Location:

Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio Our Ohio offices are looking for a highly motivated Structural/Bridge Engineer with 5-15 years of bridge design experience to join our established transportation practice. This position offers the chance to work on exciting and challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment. Key Responsibilities:

Structural Design and Analysis: Perform and oversee the structural design and analysis of bridges, including the preparation of construction plans, project specifications, and quantity/cost estimates. Project Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects, including bridge, roadway, traffic, rail, site, and public transit projects. Technical Leadership: Function as a lead technical design engineer and/or project manager, working independently while supervising and mentoring less experienced engineers to develop their technical and interpersonal skills.

Project Pursuits: Participate in new project pursuits, including preparing qualifications and technical proposals, developing Scope of Service and Fee Proposals, and networking through professional society events. Document Preparation:

Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for bridge design projects. Design Review: Review project designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.

Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and seek supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Quality and Accuracy:

Ensure accuracy in engineering design and plan preparation, quality presentation, thoroughness, follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards. Project Management: Show understanding of team management, develop project scopes of work, estimate manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules, and track project progress.

Professional Development: Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Consulting and Advising:

Serve as a staff advisor and consultant on technical specialties. Site Inspections: Perform site inspections of existing bridges to determine conditions and evaluate conformance with contract plans and specifications during construction projects.

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 5 years of bridge design experience. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), and experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD (desirable), MicroStation and ORD (required), Staad.Pro, MathCAD, LARSA, and other structural analysis systems.

Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage multiple perspectives and encourage reciprocal learning among team members. Commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred: Master’s degree (MCE/MSCE) in Structural Engineering. Strong background in developing Type Study Reports and designing bridges for ODOT and other local transportation agencies. Familiarity with the structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and ODOT Bridge Manual code requirements.

Design-Build experience. Local candidates preferred. Join our team and leverage your bridge engineering expertise to contribute to innovative transportation projects while advancing your professional career. M1