Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• P.E. license.
• 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience.
• DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
• M.S. degree in a relevant discipline.
• Relationships with DOT and municipalities.

Essential Functions

• Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Have established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially in DOT and local governments.
• Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build bridge projects.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
• Cook up 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.
• Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
• Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, NCSEA, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• P.E. license.
• 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience.
• DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.

Benefits

Salary range: $128,000 – 185,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary

Why Join LJB?

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful bridge and transportation infrastructure projects while helping strengthen LJB’s growing presence in North Carolina and across the country.

You will work closely with experienced technical teams and trusted client partners, bringing your structural expertise to projects that improve safety, connectivity, and long-term community value.

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.