Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

LJB•Charlotte, NC

1d•$128,000 - $185,000

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to support and grow its Transportation Practice in the Charlotte, North Carolina office. The role involves leading bridge engineering design from preliminary through final design and supporting traditional design-bid-build and design-build projects. The engineer will coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams; contribute to project decisions and delivery performance; and mentor junior engineers. The position offers the opportunity to work on transportation infrastructure projects intended to improve safety, connectivity, and community value. The stated salary range is $128,000–$185,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. LJB describes itself as a national engineering firm founded in 1966, with projects in all 50 states and several countries and expertise in civil and structural engineering, geospatial, safety, and environmental services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
10+ years of bridge or culvert design experience.
DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation.
Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
Experience with design-bid-build and design-build bridge project delivery.
Ability to coordinate with DOTs, municipalities, client project managers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
Skills in project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and corrective-action planning.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and support development of final design plans.
Leadership and active participation in transportation-related professional organizations.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree in a relevant discipline.
DOT bridge design experience with ODOT, NCDOT, or MaineDOT.
Relationships with DOTs and municipalities.

Responsibilities

Perform bridge project engineering design tasks from preliminary through final design.
Develop specifications and cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
Maintain working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially at DOTs and local governments.
Provide engineering design services for design-bid-build and design-build bridge projects.
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
Coordinate design activities and meetings among design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and schedule performance.
Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement corrective-action recommendations.
Complete project tasks within schedule and budget as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Participate actively and serve in leadership positions in transportation-related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, and NCSEA.
Perform other duties as assigned.