Senior Bridge Designer

LIVIC Civil•Northumberland, PA

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About The Position

ABOUT LIVIC CIVIL Imagine coming to work each day, excited to tackle challenges alongside a team that’s just as driven and passionate as you are. We’re LIVIC Civil—a tight-knit firm with a mission to guide our clients to success, whether through civil engineering, land development, traffic and transportation engineering, GIS, survey, or landscape design. With several of our biggest projects yet on the horizon, we’re looking for someone ready to grow with us and help make a lasting impact. This role isn’t for everyone. If you: Settle for “good enough,” Avoid taking on new challenges, Struggle with constructive feedback, or Prefer working solo instead of on a team, then this might not be the right fit. But if you’re a fast learner, adaptable, and eager to research, problem-solve, and contribute to something bigger, you may be exactly who we’re looking for. WHO WE ARE LIVIC Civil is Not Your Ordinary Civil Engineering Firm. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve partnered with clients who share our values of integrity, hard work, and responsiveness, delivering projects that go beyond expectations. As a small, agile firm, we’re committed to evolving quickly, achieving exceptional results that set us apart. JOB SUMMARY LIVIC Civil is looking to fill a full-time Senior Bridge Designer position for our growing bridge department. This role Leads bridge plan production and supports technical delivery for bridge inspection, rehabilitation, and replacement projects. Mentors designers, coordinates multi-discipline plan inputs, supports QA/QC readiness, and helps ensure deliverables meet agency standards and schedules. PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH At LIVIC, we value ambition and the unique strengths each team member brings. This role can evolve into various exciting paths over time based on your interests, talents, and drive. Possible career growth paths include: Project Management Roles – Leading projects from inception to completion. Development Coordinator Roles – Focusing on business growth and client partnerships. This position is ideal for someone who seeks continued opportunities for leadership, whether in project management, operations, marketing, or client development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or closely related field
4-8+ years of bridge/structural plan production experience with increasing responsibility
Advanced proficiency in MicroStation/OpenBridge (AutoCAD knowledge a plus)
Strong working knowledge of DOT/municipal standards and deliverable expectations
Ability to lead/mentor staff and manage multiple deadlines
Authorized to work in the United States
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered (including an Associate degree with additional relevant experience)

Nice To Haves

PennDOT bridge project experience
EIT
Experience coordinating plan sets across disciplines and phases
Exposure to constructability reviews and inspection documentation
Travel to other offices as needed

Responsibilities

Lead bridge plan production and detailing; coordinate plan set completeness across phases.
Mentor and support junior designers; provide guidance on standards and best practices.
Coordinate with engineers/PMs to align production with milestone needs.
Support QA/QC, including review comment tracking and resolution.
Assist with quantities, documentation, and deliverable packaging.