Senior Bridge Engineer

RINA • Boston, MA

4d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its office in Chicago or Lisle, IL, Cleveland or Columbus, OH, Boston, MA or Houston, TX within the Civil Engineering Division. Remote work within the USA may be considered. The Bridge Engineering group serves a wide range of public and private clients in the infrastructure, transport, and logistics sectors, including railways, roads, buildings and ports. We work with a diverse range of clients including Class I railroads, transit agencies, state departments of transportation, and local municipalities. The Senior Bridge Engineer designs and produces structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, as well as performs design calculations, technical reports, and quality control reviews. The position requires collaboration with project managers, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to diverse projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis or structural engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required and ability to obtain additional State Licenses.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in structural/bridge design, including steel and concrete bridges.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards.
• Proficient in structural design software such as MicroStation /OpenBridge / OpenRoads, Mathcad, LEAP Bridge, AASHTOWare, MDX, LPILE and others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communications, technical report writing, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with AASHTO, AREMA, and industry standard design codes.
• Background in bridge rehabilitation, inspections, and new construction projects.
• 25% travel may be required based upon business need
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred, PhD a plus.
• Active Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license is a plus.
• Experience with Ohio DOT, Massachusetts or Class I railroads is a plus.
• Bridge and structure inspection experience with NHI fracture critical certification a plus.
• Transit or railroad bridge design experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bridge-related tasks and projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and estimates for diverse bridge projects.
• Prepare technical reports and perform alternative analyses for optimized outcomes.
• Provide construction phase services, including review of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and other construction related issues.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee work of CADD Technicians for collaborate growth.
• Contribute to project pursuits by creating technical approaches.
• Execute preliminary and final designs for steel and concrete bridges, walls, and culverts.
• Ensure alignment with client standards.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to discuss progress and technical requirements.
• Prepare project documentation such as feasibility studies, condition reports, and evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project coordination and team collaboration.
• Maintain professional registration and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Conduct NBIS inspections, prepare detailed reports, and perform live load ratings as needed.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of $120,000 – $150,000, commensurate with education and experience.
• A competitive salary of $140,000 - $180,000 for IL SE licensed Bridge Engineer, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work options provide flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Remote work may be available.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Additional perks such as paid time off, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
• Professional growth opportunities through mentoring, training, and development programs.
• Flexible schedule to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to diverse transportation projects while mentoring junior engineers
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

What This Job Offers

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