Bridge Engineer

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to work within our Indiana Transportation Team. The successful candidate will be a hard‑working individual that enjoys a challenging, fast‑paced, and team‑oriented environment. The candidate will use their related experience to jump right into a variety of projects for INDOT and local municipalities and county clients across the state of Indiana. In addition, there will be an opportunity to collaborate with other bridge design experts throughout several states including Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Our Bridge Team is looking for a candidate who is willing to share their expertise through teaching others but is also eager to learn new skills and grow professionally in today’s global environment. This position is based out of the Fishers, Indiana office.

• Plans, calculations, and specifications for transportation structures in accordance with AASHTO and INDOT standards.
• Collaborate with other professionals from various departments and disciplines to discuss project challenges and engineering solutions needed to help our clients deliver their programs.
• Perform work as part of a team or as a task manager, in accordance with the project budget and schedule limitations under moderate supervision.
• Assist other Project Managers in preparing scope and fee proposals and Letter‑of‑Interest proposals.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the project team to ensure quality technical services.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality control standards and client requirements.
• Participate in occasional site visits at construction sites and remote outdoor work environments.
• Occasional travel to client meetings and site visits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; a Master of Science in Structures is preferred.
• Registered PE in Indiana.
• Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with INDOT standards, specifications, design manuals, and deliverables for federally funded projects.
• Experience delivering projects for local municipalities and counties.
• Experience with structural analysis and design programs for bridge design (e.g., LEAP Concrete, MDX, Midas, AASHTOWare, and/or other comparable software).
• Proficiency in CADD with Micro Station preferred.
• Experience in bridge inspection or desire to participate in bridge inspection services preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years total engineering or technical experience.

• Competitive salary—GAI is committed to paying market‑based salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company‑paid long‑term disability, and short‑term disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).
• New paid maternity/paternity/adoption program.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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