Regional Bridge Leader; Engineering Manager

Overview

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Regional Bridge Leader (Engineering Manager) in the posting locations below. In this role, you will lead a client-focused, technically excellent Transportation Structural Engineering team that serves local and nationwide clients across multiple design projects. You will also collaborate with the Chief Structural Bridge Engineer to help grow the Structural Bridge Market.

Belleville, Champaign, Chicago, Effingham, Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Tinley Park, IL;
St. Louis, MO;
Nashville, TN

• Serve as the Regional Bridge Leader to manage and lead the Transportation Structural Team staff.
• Serve as the Engineer-of-Record, including leading designs for complex bridge design projects.
• Perform and/or supervise complex and typical structural planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects.
• Provide technical supervision and management of bridge staff on design projects that include, but are not limited to, steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, substructures, foundations, box culverts, retaining walls, and interchange or river structures for highway and railway bridge projects.
• Serve as client and project manager (communications, scope, schedule, budget, and quality) on bridge-related projects and supervise other project managers and project engineers in the performance of engineering tasks.
• Provide QC/QA related to complex and advanced typical structure designs and projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals.
• Assist in strategic planning and organizational activities with the Chief Structural Bridge Engineer.

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with a major in Structural Engineering.
• Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) (if office location is in Illinois).
• 10-25 years of bridge engineering experience, including experience with advanced typical and complex structures.
• Engineer-of-Record with hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design, including codes, calculations, reports, and final structural contract documents.
• Knowledge and experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with various teams.
• Project management and client management skills and experience.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design, with a proven background of technical leadership on bridge projects.
• Experience working with IDOT, Tollway Facility, and/or Local Agency Bridge projects.

• Master's in Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Demonstrated competence with engineering software packages such as Micro Station, Open Bridge Designer Connect Edition, LEAP Bridge Steel, LEAP Bridge Concrete, RM Bridge, LEAP CONSYS, LPile, Erikkson Culvert, AASHTOWare BrR, RISA-3D, SPW
  911, Mathcad/Mathcad Prime, Enercalc, Blue Beam, or other Finite-Element or Foundation analysis/design software

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive. For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work. With almost 650 professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people— their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

We offer a supportive culture that champions growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve.

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the Great Place to Work certification. Our employees contribute to a culture that measures credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie, and helps us continually enhance our work environment.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important. Our Hybrid Work Program offers a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Salary Range: $116,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

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