Senior Bridge Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its office in Chicago or Lisle, IL
, Columbus or Cleveland, OH
, or Brookfield, WI within the Civil Engineering Division. This group serves a wide range of public and private clients in infrastructure, transport, and logistics sectors, including railways, roads, buildings and ports. We work with a diverse range of clients such as Class I railroads, transit agencies, state departments of transportation, and local municipalities.

The Senior Bridge Engineer designs and produces structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, performs design calculations and technical reports, and conducts quality control reviews. The role collaborates with project managers, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to a diverse portfolio of projects.

• Lead and oversee bridge-related tasks and projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and estimates for diverse bridge projects.
• Prepare technical reports and perform alternative analyses for optimized outcomes.
• Provide construction phase services, including review of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and addressing other construction-related issues.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee the work of CADD Technicians.
• Contribute to project pursuits by creating technical approaches.
• Execute preliminary and final designs for steel and concrete bridges, walls, and culverts.
• Ensure alignment with client standards.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to discuss progress and technical requirements.
• Prepare project documentation such as feasibility studies, condition reports, and evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project coordination and team collaboration.
• Maintain professional registration and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Conduct NBIS inspections, prepare detailed reports, and perform live load ratings as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or a structural engineering degree. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred;
  PhD a plus.
• Active Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in structural/bridge design, including steel and concrete bridges.
• Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards. Experience with Class I railroads is a plus.
• Proficiency in structural design software such as Micro Station/Open Bridge/Open Roads, Mathcad, LEAP Bridge, MDX, LPILE and others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, technical report writing, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with AASHTO, AREMA, and industry standard design codes.
• Background in bridge rehabilitation, inspections, and new construction projects.
• Bridge and structure inspection experience a plus.
• Transit or railroad bridge design experience considered a plus.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Up to 25% travel may be required based on business needs.

• Competitive salary of $115,000 – $170,000 based on experience.
• Hybrid work options providing flexibility to support work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Additional perks such as paid time off, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
• Professional growth opportunities through mentoring, training, and development programs.
• Flexible schedule to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to diverse transportation projects while mentoring junior engineers.

• ADDRESS THE WAY – Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way.
• BUILD NETWORK – Forge trust relationships across departments and outside the organization.
• EARN TRUST – Take everyone’s opinion into account and remain open to diversity.
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS – Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints.
• PIONEER CHANGE – Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances.
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – Promote commitment by keeping promises as a…