Sr Bridge Engineer​/Task Lead, Bridges and Structures

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets:
Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.

The Bridges and Structures team is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer and Task Leader in Denver, CO.

As a Sr. Bridge Engineer, you will provide technical excellence, leadership, and project management across a wide range of structural engineering efforts—from new design and construction engineering to preservation, rehabilitation, and load rating. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate directly with clients to solve challenging infrastructure problems.

• Lead the development ofbridge design deliverables, including concept reports, structure selection reports, design calculations, construction documents, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Manage and executebridge planning, design, construction engineering, and rehabilitation, projects.
• Oversee and perform structural analyses and develop or check design calculations in accordance withAASHTO LRFDand other applicable codes.
• Providetechnical quality control, checking engineering deliverables for accuracy, code compliance, and design excellence.
• Deliverbridge load rating analyses and retrofit recommendations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
• Actively participate inclient relations, helping translate client needs into project deliverables and technical solutions.
• Support business development activities including proposal writing, pursuit strategy, and client presentations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ yearsof experience in bridge and structural engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)in Colorado (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Proficiency with bridge design and analysis software such asSAP
  2000, Midas Civil, LARSA 4D, PG Super, LEAP Concrete, LPile, BRASS, CSiBridge, Open Roads Designer, sp Column
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu
• Solid knowledge ofAASHTO LRFDand DOT design standards
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to thrive in team-oriented environments

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Familiarity withCDOTor other public agency bridge design standards

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness:Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development:Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance:Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule:Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retirement:401k plan
• Wellbeing focus:Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities:Access…