Bridge Engineer - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Nashville, TN

About The Position

As a Bridge Engineer, you will design and manage bridge projects for public clients at local, county, or state levels. You will facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including client coordination and internal staff team building. You will assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules, and ensure plan compliance during design development. You will maintain relationships internally and externally with responsibility for independently managing technical bridge design matters. You will use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software to perform calculations and provide technical guidance to junior engineers. You will manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members. You will review and verify the accuracy of completed work and document quality control processes per firm and client standards. Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering
6 to 10 years of bridge design experience
Professional Engineering (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 preferred
Bridge inspection experience preferred
NHI Certification as a Team Leader preferred
SPRAT certification preferred
Preferred experience with routine and major bridges, complex structures, and load rating
Experience with Alternate Delivery Projects preferred

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; ensure plan compliance during design development
Maintain relationships internally and externally with responsibility for independently managing technical bridge design matters
Use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software to perform calculations and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members
Review and verify the accuracy of completed work and document quality control processes per firm and client standards
Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations