Bridge Engineer - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith • Ridgeland, MS

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About The Position

Gresham Smith is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design and manage bridge projects for public clients at local, county, and state levels. The role includes independent responsibility for technical bridge design matters, coordinating clients and internal teams, contributing to project scopes, hours, and schedules, and ensuring design plans meet applicable requirements.

The Bridge Engineer will perform calculations using industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and manage inspections of routine and complex structures. Responsibilities also include preparing inspection reports, reviewing completed work for accuracy, and documenting quality-control processes according to firm and client standards. Travel may be needed for field data collection, reviews, construction monitoring, client meetings, and public hearings or presentations.

Gresham Smith describes its culture as collaborative and people-first, with a focus on planning, designing, and consulting to create healthy and thriving communities. The company offers professional growth opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering.
• Six to ten years of bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and relevant bridge design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and lead a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Bridge inspection experience.
• NHI Certification as a Team Leader.
• SPRAT certification.
• Experience with routine and major bridges, complex structures, and load rating.
• Experience with Alternate Delivery Projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage bridge projects for public clients at local, county, or state levels.
• Facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including client coordination and internal staff team building.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules, and ensure plan compliance during design development.
• Maintain internal and external relationships and independently manage technical bridge design matters.
• Use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software to perform calculations and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members.
• Review and verify completed work for accuracy and document quality-control processes in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, attend client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations.

Benefits

• In-house learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Licensure support.
• Professional organization engagement.
• Flexible schedules and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental, critical care, pet, legal, and identity theft insurance.
• Family planning and parental leave.
• Mass/public transit program.
• Telemedicine.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

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