Bridge Engineer

Olsson•Des Moines, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Bridge group works on a wide range of projects including bridge and retaining walls, dams, storm and traffic structures, inspections, rehabilitations, load ratings, and assisting with construction engineering services. We facilitate designs on transportation projects that include grade separations, interchanges, and stream crossings for public and private clients throughout the Midwest. As a Bridge Engineer, you will contribute to the successful delivery of transportation structure projects by applying sound engineering principles, supporting design efforts, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Depending on your level of experience, you may take on increasing responsibility in technical design, project coordination, and client engagement. In this role, you will work closely with project managers and team members to develop high-quality design solutions, support project execution, and help ensure work is completed within scope, schedule, and budget. There are opportunities to provide guidance to less experienced staff, contribute to team development, and grow into technical leadership responsibilities over time. This position plays an important role in expanding our bridge engineering presence in the Des Moines market, offering the opportunity to help build and grow a strong local team while supporting impactful infrastructure projects across Iowa.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 6 or more years of relevant engineering experience (level commensurate with experience).
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design.
Familiarity with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge, Lpile, SPColumn, or similar).
Familiarity with MicroStation or similar design software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DOT bridge projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the successful delivery of transportation structure projects by applying sound engineering principles.
Support design efforts and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Develop high-quality design solutions.
Support project execution and ensure work is completed within scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide guidance to less experienced staff.
Contribute to team development.
Grow into technical leadership responsibilities over time.
Help build and grow a strong local team while supporting impactful infrastructure projects across Iowa.