Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge Engineer

Location:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Type: Hybrid, Onsite

• Lead and coordinate engineering design efforts by guiding junior and mid-level engineers and working collaboratively with CADD teams to develop plans, specifications, and estimates for preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, culverts, and sign structures.
• Identify and understand technical requirements and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, determine staffing needs, and execute projects, ensuring quality control throughout.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Louisiana DOTD standards and procedures, ensuring design solutions align with agency requirements, contract documents, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to discuss project progress, technical requirements, and design solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, including bridge condition reports, structural evaluation memos, feasibility studies, and other project documentation.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
• Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
• Assist in providing construction assistance, including reviews of shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs) and other construction related issues.
• Collaborate with other bridge departments, offering assistance, and sharing expertise across different office locations.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering. Master’s Preferred, PhD a Plus.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Louisiana is required. Ability to obtain other state PE licenses a plus.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Experience with Louisiana DOTD standards and procedures. Familiarity with Florida DOT a plus.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of structural engineering principles and bridge design methodologies.
• Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including curved structures, retaining wall systems, culverts, and sign structures. Experience with railroad bridges is a plus.
• Design experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software, including CSi Bridge, SAP
  2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in Micro Station and Open Roads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
• Ability to perform full hand calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including superstructure components, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or gible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule.

Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

• Member‑owned culture and ownership at the heart of our operations.
• Work‑life balance with flexible schedules and remote options.
• Paid time away with generous holidays, PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health portfolio including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and doctor‑on‑demand mental health resources.
• Financial health benefits such as life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, identity theft protection, and retirement plans.
• Professional growth opportunities including tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial rewards through company stock ownership, 401(k) match, incentive compensation,…