Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge EngineerStantec is a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, and constructible design. Stantec is ranked 9th in ENR's 2025 Top 500 Design Firms with 33,000 employees throughout America, Asia, and Europe. When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals. Your Opportunity As the Senior Bridge Engineer, you must be highly engaged with exceptional team interaction skills and possess the ability to effectively work across multiple operational groups and technical disciplines. In this role, you may be asked to lead engineering teams on small to mid-size projects or serve as a team member on larger projects and perform quality control for both design calculations and plan development. You may also be responsible for preparing designs and ensuring the development and delivery of successful structural projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway construction, railroad infrastructure, and public spaces. This is an opportunity to be involved in a variety of aspects when it comes to transportation structures, such as design, analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation/repair. Additionally, Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments throughout the country.Your Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms on technically challenging projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team membersIdentify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project's purpose and the client's needsProduce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards; may include sealing professional documentsPeer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimatesMentor junior staff in technical design elements and development of project documentsAssist the Project Manager in managing and monitoring performance of project budgets and schedulesAssist the Bridge Team Lead in managing client relationships and bringing in new clientsMay write proposals and negotiate change orders as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agenciesYour Capabilities and CredentialsAbility to perform structural design through all phases of project document production, including development of design calculations, specifications, and estimatesPreferred to have a solid understanding of and practical experience applying the regional, state, and federal transportation agency standards, codes, and procedures, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationProficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Mathcad, LEAP software, AASHTOWare BrR, MDX, CSiBridge, SAP2000, and other relevant design software; ability to use MicroStation, AutoCAD, Open Bridge Modeler (OBM), and Open Bridge Designer (OBD) preferredAbility to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar materialTechnical proficiency in relevant areas of transportation structure design, understanding of various design methodsSelf-motivated person with strong written and verbal communication skillsBe a detailed oriented and highly organized individual that can demonstrate the initiative and commitment to a final professional product for clientsEfficient management of multiple concurrent project assignmentsAbility to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and scheduleUnderstands client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, and invoicingAbility to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions to othersValid driver's license requiredEducation and ExperienceBachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master of Science (MS) degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or higher preferredMinimum of 7 years of bridge and/or structural design experiencePE license in CO required or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months. SE licensure and/or registration in multiple states is a plus.CDOT, ADOT, NDOT, NMDOT, UDOT, WSDOT, and/or Caltrans experience is preferredPrevious Design-Build project experience or other alternative delivery experience (PDB, CMGC, CMAR, P3) is a plusRail bridge design experience is a plus (High-Speed rail /Commuter rail/Freight rail/Light rail)Seismic design and/or complex bridge design experience is a plusPosition will primarily require work in an office setting; short term travel may be required on an occasional basis to perform field investigations or site visits. A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world. If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.Pay Range:Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 AnnuallyLocations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 AnnuallyPay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary:Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location: United States | CO | DenverOther Locations: United States | AZ | TucsonOrganization: 1817 Transpt-US Southwest-Denver COEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.