Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge Engineer Location: Illinois (Greater Chicago Area) (Confidential Client - Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission) Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 per year An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a technically strong professional with leadership capabilities and a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions for bridge and structural projects across Illinois. Key Responsibilities Lead structural design activities for multiple transportation and bridge projects simultaneously. Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Perform structural design for bridges, culverts, and retaining wall systems. Develop designs using cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and structural steel systems. Review shop drawings and coordinate design updates or field modifications when required. Ensure quality control procedures are followed and review work completed by other team members. Collaborate with internal engineering teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. Support efforts to maintain strong client relationships and assist in developing new business opportunities. Qualifications Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in Illinois required. Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred). 8+ years of experience in bridge or structural engineering design. Experience with bridge substructure and superstructure design, foundation systems, and structural load rating. Familiarity with steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and post-tensioned bridge systems. Experience with structural strengthening methods such as fiber-reinforced polymer systems is preferred. Experience working with Illinois DOT standards and procedures. Prior experience supervising engineering staff or leading technical teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with MicroStation. Knowledge of structural analysis and design software tools. Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail and quality. Additional Information This position offers the opportunity to work on significant transportation infrastructure projects within a collaborative engineering environment. Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Search Notice: This opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. Please do not repost, publish, or distribute this description without explicit authorization.Core Role Tags Bridge Practice Leader Bridge Engineering Manager Bridge Department Manager Structural Engineering Manager Transportation Structures Leader Bridge Program Manager Bridge Design Manager Bridge Group Leader Bridge Technical Director Bridge Engineering Lead Technical Discipline Tags Bridge Design Structural Engineering Transportation Infrastructure Highway Structures Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Inspection Structural Analysis Load Rating Bridge Retrofit Steel Bridge Design Concrete Bridge Design Movable Bridges Transportation Structures Standards / Technical Knowledge AASHTO LRFD AASHTO Bridge Design DOT Bridge Design State DOT Projects FHWA Bridge Standards LRFD Design Bridge Load Rating Bridge Inspection Standards Client / Market Tags DOT Projects State DOT Transportation Agencies Public Infrastructure Transportation Engineering Municipal Infrastructure Federal Infrastructure Programs Leadership / Practice Growth Tags Engineering Leadership Business Development Practice Development Technical Oversight Project Delivery Team Leadership Client Development Engineering Operations Credentials Tags PE License Professional Engineer Structural Engineer SE Licensed Structural Engineer Civil Engineer PE ATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful) Recruiters often paste this in keyword fields: Bridge OR "Bridge Design" OR "Bridge Engineer" OR "Structural Bridge" OR "Transportation Structures" OR "Bridge Practice Leader" OR "Bridge Engineering Manager" OR "Bridge Department Manager" OR AASHTO OR LRFD OR DOT OR "State DOT"

Created: 2026-03-10