Bridge Engineer - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Toledo, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer (PE) to join our growing bridge and transportation team based in Toledo, Ohio or Detroit (Wixom), Michigan. This is a unique opportunity to help build and lead a growing bridge practice in the Midwest, while contributing to impactful public infrastructure projects. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality design work, mentoring staff, and expanding CEC’s presence with DOT and municipal clients. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of transportation infrastructure projects while helping shape the direction of a growing bridge practice. This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, mentor others, and expand your impact within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. At CEC, you’ll have the opportunity to combine strong technical leadership with the ability to help grow a bridge practice, all within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. Our teams work across a diverse portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects, giving you the opportunity to expand your expertise while contributing to meaningful work in the communities we serve. If you’re looking for a role that offers greater ownership, visibility, and long-term growth, CEC provides the platform to continue building your career while making a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (OH or MI, or ability to obtain via reciprocity) required
• 8+ years of Bridge Design and/or Transportation Infrastructure experience, including plan development and project delivery required
• Strong experience designing steel and concrete bridge structures required
• Experience reviewing engineering work and providing technical design leadership required
• Proficiency with OpenRoads or Civil 3D required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bridge design and analysis tools such as OpenBridge Designer, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP Bridge, or similar is a plus
• Bridge Inspection Experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and DOT standards (ODOT, MDOT, or similar) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related transportation structures from concept through final design
• Perform and review structural analysis, load ratings, and design calculations in accordance with AASHTO LRFD and applicable DOT standards
• Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for transportation infrastructure projects
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of calculations, reports, and plan sets
• Coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, survey, and environmental teams to deliver integrated design solutions
• Support project scoping, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as a technical mentor and resource to junior and mid-level engineers
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT, municipal, and agency clients
• Support proposals, pursuits, and interviews, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in business development
• Contribute to the continued growth and direction of CEC’s bridge and transportation practice

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned firm with a clear path to ownership within your first year of employment
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing bridge practice
• Diverse and impactful transportation infrastructure projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative environment that supports mentorship, innovation, and continued professional growth
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level