Principal Structural Bridge Engineer

Parsons•Denver, CO

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. We are seeking a Principal Structural Bridge Engineer to lead and support the planning, analysis, design, inspection, rehabilitation, and delivery of bridge projects throughout Denver, Colorado. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep bridge design experience, a Professional Engineer PE license , and a strong understanding of transportation structures. Experience with seismic analysis and design is highly desirable. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering structural solutions for new and existing bridges, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and supporting clients through all phases of project execution. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically10+ years of related work experience.
Active Professional Engineer PE license in California and Texas.
Extensive experience in bridge engineering with demonstrated success in structural bridge design and delivery.
Strong knowledge of bridge analysis and design principles for steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete structures.
Experience developing contract documents, calculations, and technical reports.
Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards, including AASHTO and state/local transportation agency requirements.
Proven ability to lead technical tasks and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
Experience with seismic analysis and design for bridges and transportation structures.
Experience with bridge rehabilitation and retrofit projects.
Prior experience supporting projects for CDOT, municipalities, or other transportation agencies in Colorado.
Bridge inspection and/or load rating experience.
Proficiency with bridge engineering software and structural analysis tools.
Prior mentoring or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead structural engineering efforts for bridge and transportation structure projects in the Denver area.
Perform and oversee analysis and design for: Highway bridges, Pedestrian bridges, Retaining walls, Culverts, Other transportation-related structures
Develop bridge rehabilitation, retrofit, widening, and replacement designs.
Prepare and review: Structural calculations, Plans, specifications, and estimates, Design reports, Technical memoranda
Conduct or support bridge inspections, condition assessments, and load ratings.
Coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, hydraulic, traffic, and construction teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
Serve as a technical lead and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including: AASHTO, CDOT, FHWA, Local agency standards
Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal/business development efforts.
Support constructability reviews and respond to requests for information during design and construction.