Bridge Engineer
The Role: The Bridge Engineer will contribute to the design and evaluation of highway structures, including bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in structural engineering, a keen attention to detail, and experience designing with prestressed concrete and steel. This role also offers opportunities for field inspections and long-term advancement into lead or project management roles. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of important infrastructure projects that shape how people live, move, and connect.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Perform structural analysis and design of simple and continuous span prestressed concrete and steel bridges
- Design retaining walls, bridge rehabilitation details, and sign support structures
- Complete load rating calculations and bridge repair/retrofit designs
- Prepare construction plans, details, reports, specifications, and quantity estimates
- Conduct site visits and assist with bridge inspections
- Collaborate with transportation engineers and technicians across disciplines
- Grow into leadership roles, including project management and client coordination
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Oklahoma
- 5+ years of relevant structural engineering experience
- Proficient in the design and detailing of prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, and structural steel
- Familiarity with structural analysis/design software and MicroStation or Civil 3D
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
- Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
- Familiarity with ODOT bridge design standards and plan development practices
- Experience in planning and preliminary bridge design
Physical Requirements:
- Sit/stand at a desk or computer
- Walk, stoop, stand and move around job sites
- Travel and occasional site visits requiring stooping, standing, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Frequent communication via phone, video, or in-person meetings
- Ability to focus on digital and paper-based information for extended periods
- Some project-based travel may be required