Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Job Details Level: Senior

Job Location:

St Louis MO - St Louis, MO 63103

Position Type:
Full Time The St. Louis, MO and Edwardsville, IL offices of Modjeski and Masters are seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Design Engineer with 10+ years of bridge design experience to join our growing bridge engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex bridge projects, mentor engineering staff, and contribute to some of the nation's most notable transportation infrastructure projects.

• 10+ years of progressive bridge design experience in the transportation industry.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering bridge design projects for IDOT and/or MoDOT.
• Strong technical knowledge of bridge design, structural analysis, and applicable design codes and specifications.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
• Proficiency with engineering and design software such as LUSAS, RISA-3D, LEAP Bridge, Open Bridge Designer, AutoCAD, and Micro Station.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

• Serve as a technical lead for the design, analysis, and rehabilitation of highway, railroad, and pedestrian bridge projects.
• Oversee and perform structural analyses and bridge design calculations for new and existing structures.
• Lead project teams in the preparation of design plans, specifications, engineering reports, and construction cost estimates.
• Review and approve structural calculations, design reports, plans, and project deliverables prepared by engineering staff.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project development and delivery.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and client presentations.
• Perform field inspections, condition assessments, and construction support services as required.
• Review and verify quantity calculations and construction documents.
• Apply and interpret relevant design specifications and standards, including:
  • AASHTO
  • AREMA
  • AISC
  • ACI
  • State DOT design manuals and requirements
• Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives to ensure technical excellence and project success.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Annual bonus program
  • Eligible employees receive cash bonuses based on individual and company performance
• 9 paid holidays
• Competitive PTO program
  • Starting at 17 days annually
  • Increases with years of service
• Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Identity Protection Services
  • Optional Dependent Life Insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefits

Modjeski and Masters (M&M) is one of the world's leading bridge engineering firms, recognized for technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to advancing the bridge engineering profession. For more than 130 years, we have been responsible for the design, inspection, rehabilitation, and maintenance of many of the nation's most iconic transportation structures.

Our services include fixed and movable bridge design, structural inspection, rehabilitation, preservation, construction engineering, research, and code development. Many of our projects establish new industry standards and engineering practices that are adopted throughout the profession.

As a Senior Structural Bridge Design Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex bridge projects, developing the next generation of engineers, and strengthening relationships with transportation clients throughout the region. You will work alongside some of the industry's most respected bridge engineers while helping shape critical infrastructure that serves communities across the country.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Modjeski and Masters is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).

Questions regarding open positions may be directed to:
Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Kibler,