Bridge Engineer, Inspector

STV is seeking a Bridge Engineer, Inspector with a dual focus on Structural Design and Inspection Team Leadership. This role is designed for a structural expert who can support the design of complex new structures under AASHTO LRFD and AREMA specifications, while also serving as a certified Team Leader for NBIS bridge inspections.

• Education: B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience: 8-15 years of progressive experience in bridge design and inspection.
• Licensure: Illinois Professional Engineer, P.E. required
• Certifications:
  • Completion of NHI Course 130055, Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges
  • Current IDOT‑Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader status.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proven track record designing new bridges according to AASHTO and AREMA standards.
  • High proficiency in AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, and Micro Station, Open Bridge.

• Technical Design: Support or lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges. Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.
• Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations, manage safety protocols, and mentor junior engineers during site visits.

• Structural Design: Lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges. Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering
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• Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Qualified Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations, manage safety protocols, and mentor junior engineers during site visits.

• Ability to lead field teams in challenging environments, including working at heights, near active rail lines, and over water.
• Commitment to STV's "Zero Harm" safety culture and the ability to coordinate complex field logistics (e.g., track time, flagging, and lane closures).

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• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships