Structural Bridge Design Engineer

Kimley-Horn's Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Bridge Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Bridge Structures team.

Kimley-Horn is looking for a motivated individual to contribute primarily to bridge design, while also having the opportunity to support in-service bridge inspections, load rating analyses , and various structural evaluations across Minnesota.

Inspection and evaluation experience—or an interest in developing these skills—is considered a beneficial perk, not a requirement.

Candidates who bring strengths in design and an openness to expanding into inspection will be well positioned for expanded responsibility and long term growth.

• Serve in a technical role on bridge design projects
• Perform structural analysis, design, and planning on bridges and other transportation structures
• Develop full sets of structural drawings and technical specifications without guidance
• Projects could include bridge design, box culvert, and retaining wall design
• Train and mentor Engineers-In-Training (EITs) in structural engineering
• Perform structural design calculations, plan production activities, and prepare project document submittal packages, while maintaining a Quality Control program for the entire project
• Lead and provide support for construction phase efforts on building projects in structural engineering
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, contractors, and design team members
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients
• Conduct routine bridge safety inspections and prepare inspection documentation.
• Perform bridge load ratings using established methodologies and tools.
• Complete structural evaluations, including condition assessments and rehabilitation recommendations.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Experience with AASHTOWare BrR for bridge load rating analyses
• Completion of NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In Service Bridges training, or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and OpenBridge with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RAM, E-Tabs, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT, and other structural related design software