Principal Structural Bridge Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Structural Bridge Engineer to lead and support the planning, analysis, design, inspection, rehabilitation, and delivery of bridge projects throughout Denver, Colorado. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep bridge design experience, a Professional Engineer PE license, and a strong understanding of transportation structures. Experience with seismic analysis and design is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts for bridge and transportation structure projects in the Denver area.
• Perform and oversee analysis and design for:
• Highway bridges
• Pedestrian bridges
• Retaining walls
• Culverts
• Other transportation-related structures
• Develop bridge rehabilitation, retrofit, widening, and replacement designs.
• Prepare and review:
• Structural calculations
• Plans, specifications, and estimates
• Design reports
• Techical memoranda
• Conduct or support bridge inspections, condition assessments, and load ratings.
• Coverage with roadway, geotechnical, hydraulic, traffic, and construction teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Serve as a technical lead and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including:
• AASHTO
• CDOT
• FHW
• Local agency standards
• Applicable state/local transportation agency requirements
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal/business development efforts.
• Support constructability reviews and respond to requests for information during design and construction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 10+ years of related work experience.
• Active Professional Engineer PE license in California and Texas.
• Extensive experience in bridge engineering with demonstrated success in structural bridge design and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of bridge analysis and design principles for steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete structures.
• Experience developing contract documents, calculations, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards, including AASHTO and state/local transportation agency requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technical tasks and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Experience with seismic analysis and design for bridges and transportation structures.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation and retrofit projects.
• Prior experience supporting projects for CDOT, municipalities, or other transportation agencies in Colorado.
• Bridge inspection and/or load rating experience.
• Proficiency with bridge engineering software and structural analysis tools.
• Prior mentoring or team leadership experience.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Company Information

• This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
• We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.
• We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.
• We provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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