Bridge Engineer - Transportation Market

About UsAt Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You We’re looking for someone who has:

A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; master’s degree preferred6 to 10 years of bridge design experience

Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure, required

Bridge inspection experience preferred; NHI Certification as a Team Leader preferred; SPRAT certification preferred

Preferred experience with routine and major bridges, complex structures, and load rating

Experience with Alternate Delivery Projects preferred

Proficiency with Micro Station and relevant bridge design software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and lead a team Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

About the Role As a Bridge Engineer, you will:

Design and manage bridge projects for public clients at local, county, or state levels

Facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including client coordination and internal staff team building

Assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules; ensure plan compliance during design development

Maintain relationships internally and externally with responsibility for independently managing technical bridge design matters

Use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software to perform calculations and provide technical guidance to junior engineers

Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with team members

Review and verify the accuracy of completed work and document quality control processes per firm and client standards

Travel as necessary to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join UsIf you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth:
In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)401(k) with Company Match Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&DSupplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal &  Insurance Family Planning and Parental Leave Mass/Public Transit Program Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

Job Summary

Requisition Number: BRIDG
004053

Job Category:
Engineering

Schedule:

Full-Time