Senior Bridge Engineer

4w1 month ago

Stantec

Denver, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

Stantec is a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm ranked 9th in ENR's 2025 Top 500 Design Firms. Our Bridges Team specializes in everything from local bridge rehabilitations that support communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region.

As the Senior Bridge Engineer, you will lead engineering teams on small to mid-size projects or serve as a team member on larger projects. You will perform quality control for design calculations and plan development while preparing designs for structural projects like bridges, highway interchanges, and railroad infrastructure.

This role involves a variety of transportation structure work including design, analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation or repair. You will act as a technical resource providing guidance to other team members and mentor junior staff in technical design elements.

Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments across the country. You will also assist the Bridge Team Lead in managing client relationships and bringing in new clients.

Requirements

Ability to perform structural design through all phases of project document production, including development of design calculations, specifications, and estimates
Solid understanding of and practical experience applying regional, state, and federal transportation agency standards, codes, and procedures, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, LEAP software, AASHTOWare BrR, MDX, CSiBridge, SAP2000, and other relevant design software
Ability to use MicroStation, AutoCAD, Open Bridge Modeler, and Open Bridge Designer preferred
Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material
Technical proficiency in relevant areas of transportation structure design and understanding of various design methods
Self-motivated person with strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized individual who demonstrates initiative and commitment to a final professional product for clients

Responsibilities

Perform on technically challenging projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members
Identify and analyze principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project's purpose and the client's needs
Produce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards
Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates
Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and development of project documents
Assist the Project Manager in managing and monitoring performance of project budgets and schedules
Assist the Bridge Team Lead in managing client relationships and bringing in new clients
Write proposals and negotiate change orders as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies