Sr. Bridge Project Engineer

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Play a key role in the successful delivery of bridge engineering projects across both traditional (design-bid-build) and alternative delivery (design-build) methods.
• Oversee technical execution, support project management efforts, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning, development, coordination, and execution of bridge projects, including highway, rail, and pedestrian structures.
• Work alongside Project Managers to successfully deliver both design-bid-build and design-build projects, including accelerated schedules and contractor-driven environments.
• Lead technical tasks and coordinate with internal disciplines (geotechnical, hydraulics, traffic, environmental) and external partners.
• Serve as a task manager or deputy PM on select projects.

Training, Development, and Compliance

• Mentor and develop early-career engineers, supporting their technical growth and progression toward licensure.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable standards including AASHTO, DOT, FHWA, and project-specific requirements.
• Support QA/QC processes and adherence to KCI’s quality management systems.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Support the Project Manager in managing project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Deliver work within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Monitor task-level budgets and support forecasting for ongoing work.
• Absorb change orders, scope adjustments, and design-build cost tracking.
• Contribute to achieving utilization and performance targets.

Project Execution and Technical Oversight

• Lead and perform structural design and analysis for bridges and related infrastructure (steel, concrete, prestressed, etc.).
• Develop design calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with client and agency standards.
• Perform field reviews, site visits, and inspections to inform design and verify existing conditions.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals, particularly in design-build environments.
• Support construction-phase services, including responding to field issues and evaluating design modifications.
• Develop preliminary and final designs, including alternatives analysis and value engineering.
• Interpret and apply technical documents, plans, and specifications to ensure accurate execution.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).