Senior Bridge Engineer

• Lead and coordinate engineering design efforts by guiding junior and mid-level engineers and working collaboratively with CADD teams to develop plans, specifications, and estimates for the preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, culverts, and sign structures.
• Identify and understand technical requirements and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, determine staffing needs, and execute projects, ensuring quality control throughout.​
• Demonstrate familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures, ensuring design solutions align with agency requirements, contract documents, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, such as Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway to discuss project progress, technical requirements, and design solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, including Bridge Condition Reports (BCRs), structural evaluation memos, feasibility studies, and other project documentation.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
• Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
• Assist in providing construction support, including review of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and other construction-related issues.
• Collaborate with other bridge departments, offering assistance and sharing expertise across different office locations.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Active Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 8-12 years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of structural engineering principles and bridge design methodologies.
• Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including curved structures, retaining wall systems, culverts, and sign structures.

with railroad bridges is a plus.