Bridge Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Nashville, TN

20d

About The Position

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. As a Bridge Engineer-in-Training, you will assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects, coordinating with engineers, designers, technicians, and CADD personnel. You will participate in bridge inspections for routine and complex structures. You will prepare and review reports, designs, preliminary and final plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; recommend additions, deletions, and substitutions when appropriate. You will collect and analyze data relevant to bridge design and inspections. You will perform structural engineering design calculations and investigative analyses. You will develop finite element models for complex bridges and structures. You will conduct bridge load rating analysis and compile related reports. You will assist with quantity calculations and cost estimating for bridge projects. You will communicate and interact with project team members, clients, review agencies, and other stakeholders; assist in resolving complex issues such as conflicting design requirements or coordination challenges. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; emphasis or concentration in structures is preferred; master’s degree preferred
1 to 4 years of experience in bridge design engineering, including work on complex structures, finite element analysis, seismic analysis, and design
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.) certification required
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques with familiarity of AASHTO guidelines
Experience developing and modifying Mathcad programs
Proficiency with bridge engineering software such as LEAP Bridge
Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently on multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities

Nice To Haves

Bridge inspection experience or certification preferred
refined analysis skills with MIDAS, CSiBridge, or other finite element analysis software preferred
Expertise in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects, coordinating with engineers, designers, technicians, and CADD personnel
Participate in bridge inspections for routine and complex structures
Prepare and review reports, designs, preliminary and final plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; recommend additions, deletions, and substitutions when appropriate
Collect and analyze data relevant to bridge design and inspections
Perform structural engineering design calculations and investigative analyses
Develop finite element models for complex bridges and structures
Conduct bridge load rating analysis and compile related reports
Assist with quantity calculations and cost estimating for bridge projects
Communicate and interact with project team members, clients, review agencies, and other stakeholders; assist in resolving complex issues such as conflicting design requirements or coordination challenges