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Senior Bridge/Structural Engineer

$115k - $145k

Orion Placement

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead the planning, analysis, and design of diverse bridge projects with meaningful community impact.
  • Take on a senior technical role with opportunities to manage projects and guide engineering teams.
  • Work alongside experienced transportation and structural professionals in a collaborative environment.
  • Build strong client relationships and contribute to project pursuits and business development.
  • Join an established, people-first organization with long-term stability and a strong commitment to professional growth.
  • Enjoy a supportive culture plus a robust benefits package, annual bonus program, 401(k) matching, wellness incentives, career development support, and ESOP participation.

Location:  Ankeny or Carroll, Iowa — on-site, with a collaborative and supportive environment focused on teamwork, mentorship, and client relationships.

Note: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 5+ years of directly relevant bridge or structural engineering experience.

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary engineering firm committed to improving the communities we serve through thoughtful, high-quality infrastructure solutions. Our people-first culture encourages collaboration, professional development, and meaningful client relationships while giving engineers the opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Serve as lead engineer and/or project manager for bridge projects from planning through completion.
  • Perform structural analysis, design calculations, bridge detailing, and specification development.
  • Develop bridge quantities and construction cost estimates.
  • Review and check engineering calculations and design work for accuracy and quality.
  • Coordinate project tasks, assign work, and provide technical guidance to engineering staff.
  • Apply strong technical judgment to solve complex bridge and structural engineering challenges.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver successful projects.
  • Support client development, proposals, and project pursuits.
  • Help ensure projects meet technical, schedule, budget, and client expectations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of bridge or structural engineering experience.
  • Strong bridge design and structural analysis experience.
  • Experience leading engineering projects or serving in a technical leadership capacity.
  • Strong communication and project management skills.
  • MicroStation experience preferred.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to combine hands-on technical engineering with project leadership and client interaction. Our supportive, laid-back culture gives experienced engineers room to make an impact, mentor others, and continue developing their careers. We also invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits, professional development, an annual bonus program, 401(k) matching, wellness incentives, and ESOP participation.

JPC-1814

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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