Bridge Engineer - Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related transportation structures from concept through final design
• Perform and review structural analysis, load ratings, and design calculations in accordance with AASHTO LRFD and applicable DOT standards
• Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for transportation infrastructure projects
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of calculations, reports, and plan sets
• Cook up and coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, survey, and environmental teams to deliver integrated design solutions
• Serve as a technical mentor and resource to junior and mid-level engineers
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT, municipal, and agency clients
• Support proposals, pursuits, and interviews, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in business development
• Contribute to the continued growth and direction of CEC’s bridge and transportation practice

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (OH or MI, or ability to obtain via reciprocity) required
• 8+ years of Bridge Design and/or Transportation Infrastructure experience, including plan development and project delivery required
• Strong experience designing steel and concrete bridge structures required
• Experience reviewing engineering work and providing technical design leadership required
• Proficiency with OpenRoads or Civil 3D required
• Experience with bridge design and analysis tools such as OpenBridge Designer, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP Bridge, or similar is a plus
• Bridge Inspection Experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and DOT standards (ODOT, MDOT, or similar) is a plus

Qualifications

At CEC, you’ll have the opportunity to combine strong technical leadership with the ability to help grow a bridge practice, all within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

Benefits

100% employee-owned firm with a clear path to ownership within your first year of employment
Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
Opportunity to help build and shape a growing bridge practice
Diverse and impactful transportation infrastructure projects
Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with a company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
A collaborative environment that supports mentorship, innovation, and continued professional growth

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Flexible and hybrid work schedule options