Bridge Engineer

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge/Structural Engineer to support the design and delivery of bridge and structural infrastructure projects across Tennessee. In this role, you will contribute to projects spanning new construction, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair of transportation structures. You will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a design engineer for bridges and transportation structures, including new design, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair
• Lead, assign, and review work while providing technical guidance to team members
• Develop engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables
• Perform structural analysis and design with increasing complexity under senior review
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior structural engineers on small to mid-sized projects
• Coordinate across disciplines (transportation, geotechnical, drainage, etc.) to ensure integrated solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Minimum 7+ years of Bridge engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee OR ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6–12 months
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Experience with Bentley software suite (e.g., OpenBridge, MicroStation)
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g., Midas, LEAP or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Tennessee DOT (TDOT) standards and projects
• Experience supporting design-build or alternative delivery projects
• Proven ability to coordinate with clients and lead technical discussions
• Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $125,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.