Structural Bridge Engineer

Mott MacDonald•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Our rapidly growing Chicago office is looking to add a Structural Bridge Project Engineer to join our team. You will be involved with bridge projects for railways, highways, and other transportation related projects throughout Mid-Atlantic and South. Our team supports some of the most ambitious transportation and infrastructure projects in North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. Master’s degree preferred
8+ years of relevant work experience in structural bridge design and inspection
Illinois SE license is required or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
Knowledge and experience in developing and interpreting highway engineering policies, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations
Experienced with construction specs and erection plans and requirements for large structural elements
Strong interpersonal, negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to participate in local professional societies

Nice To Haves

Illinois PE license is preferred
Illinois NBIS Team Leader certification preferred
Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation standards and project procedures preferred
Familiarity with Bentley products, and bridge design software such as LARSA, SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, OpenBridge, CsiBridge, AASHTOWARE Bridge Rating, and MDX

Responsibilities

Design and develop engineering plans and drawings, including preliminary layouts and final construction documents
Supervise or provide structural assessments including condition evaluation, load capacity, service life, rehabilitation and functional needs, life cycle costing, and renewal options analysis
Plan and oversee the production of engineering drawings, specifications, investigations, and planning work
Lead junior professionals and technical staff in the design and drafting of preliminary and final bridge plans
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project execution aligns with scope, budget, and schedule from concept through final design
Assist in the development of project scopes, cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and budgets
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and development
Apply a quality management system for structural engineering design projects including quality control and assurance procedures, checks, and independent reviews at different phases of designs