Senior Bridge Engineer
Senior Bridge Engineer
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Job Description
Position Overview
Thompson Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with specialized experience in bridge design to join our growing Structural Engineering Team. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a strong background in the design of bridges for federal state and local government projects.
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the safety strength and integrity of structures we design. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in the application of AASHTO codes and state-specific transportation design procedures and will play a key role in the evaluation design and reporting of structural systems.
Key Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis modeling and design for a variety of public and private sector projects.
Focus on state and local highway bridge design with additional work including:
Commercial building structures
Industrial structures (e.g. pipe racks personnel platforms)
Heavy civil foundations
Marine and waterfront structures (e.g. piers bulkheads wharfs)
Retaining walls and similar infrastructure
Utilize OpenBridge (LEAP) software for bridge structural analysis.
Ensure compliance with state bridge bureau guidelines and specifications.
Select materials appropriate for each project to ensure durability and code compliance.
Produce technical reports design documents and support client communication.
Maintain high-quality deliverables and ensure accuracy in engineering documentation.
Manage time efficiently across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with project managers contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of bridge design experience
Licensure:
Must have a current Professional Engineer (PE) license
Technical Skills:
Proficient in:
Structural FEA Analysis
OpenBridge (LEAP)
MicroStation
Microsoft Office (Word Excel)
Certifications:
Not required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime as needed
Must be able to sit and operate a computer for extended periods
- Travel required to support projects (as needed).
About Thompson Engineering
Founded in 1953 Thompson Engineering has a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality services in construction quality assurance materials testing inspection and geotechnical analysis. Originally serving the Gulf Coasts industrial and infrastructure projects weve grown into a multidisciplinary firm working on major transportation economic development and coastal projects.
Today our teams lead projects that define skylines coastlines and transportation corridors across the Southeast. From early-stage environmental assessments and land surveys to cutting-edge design solutions and construction management we are there from concept to completion.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
