Mid-level Structural Bridge Engineer
About the role
Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure! As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries. Within our Transportation Practice, LJB has spent more than five decades designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. We are currently seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join one of our NC offices.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team on the analysis and design of bridges and related structures, including steel and prestressed concrete beams, concrete slabs, pedestrian bridges, culverts, retaining walls, grade separations, stream crossings, bridge rehabilitations, and design-build pursuits.
- Perform and review bridge hydraulic analyses, including HEC-RAS modeling, scour evaluations, and waterway adequacy assessments to support bridge and culvert design.
- Cook up with infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with FEMA, FHWA, and NCDOT hydraulic design criteria and to support state floodplain permitting and documentation.
- Lead bridge projects and coordinate tasks as a bridge task coordinator, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Support teams in other offices with bridge and hydraulic design tasks and plan production.
- Mentor junior engineers and perform quality control reviews of structural and hydraulic deliverables.
- Develop technical memorandums, specifications, feasibility studies, evaluations, and reports, and support proposal development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- North Carolina PE
- 5-10 years of bridge/culvert design experience
- NCDOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of NCDOT design guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation
- Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation
- Experience with CAD plan development, MicroStation/ORD, Open Bridge Designer
- Experience completing drainage and hydrologic studies and bridge hydraulic design analysis utilizing HEC-RAS and HY-8
Qualifications
- A master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis is preferred
- Familiarity with Bentley OpenFlows FlowMaster and interpreting FEMA floodway data and StreamStats is preferred
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Quality Control
- Mentorship
- Technical Writing
- Proposal Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Excellent Communication skills
Pay
Salary Range: $95,000 - $160,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
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Core Skills
- Project Coordination
- Quality Control
- Mentorship
- Technical Writing
- Proposal Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Excellent Communication skills
Why Join LJB?
This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful bridge and hydraulic design work that directly supports safe, resilient transportation infrastructure across North Carolina and beyond. As part of LJB’s collaborative Transportation Practice, you’ll contribute to impactful projects, mentor emerging talent, and help shape innovative solutions for communities and clients. 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.