Structural Bridge Engineer - SME - Kernersville, NC

Structural Bridge Engineer – Subject Matter Expert

Join a growing, forward‑thinking national engineering firm expanding its impact across the country by delivering innovative, community‑focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. specializes in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services, and has successfully delivered projects in all 50 states and several countries.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer – Subject Matter Expert to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Kernersville, North Carolina office.

Annual Compensation: $128,000 – 185,000 based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

• Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Establish working relationships with client technical staff and project managers, especially in DOT and local governments.
• Provide engineering design services for traditional design‑bid‑build and design‑build bridge projects.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
• Complete tasks within schedule and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, NCSEA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis is required; an M.S. degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• P.E. license required.

• 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience.
• DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or Maine
  
  DOT preferred).
• Relationships with DOT, municipalities preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.

LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which include paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.