Senior Bridge Engineer

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to provide technical expertise and oversight. Our ideal candidate has excellent technical bridge skills. The position is well suited to an engineer that enjoys being the task leader on bridge projects, serving as a mentor for junior staff development, and implementing our design quality control process. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in their work, and is eager to learn new skills and grow our presence in Ohio and Kentucky.

Compass Infrastructure Group offers civil engineering design and project management services, specializing in bridge and highway design, safety studies, inspections, constructability, and other transportation related services. Compass works as a consultant for transportation projects primarily with public clients and local governments throughout Ohio and Kentucky. As a result of our success, we have developed a steady backlog of diverse and exciting transportation projects to continue our strategic and intentional growth.

Our company values revolve around putting our people first, technical expertise, quality, and responsiveness.

You will serve as a critical technical resource in the firm’s bridge practice by leading bridge tasks, implementing quality control, and mentoring junior staff.

• Serve as lead bridge engineer for a wide variety of bridge project types
• Perform complete bridge design of major and minor bridges
• Review and/or check bridge designs bridge inspection reports, load ratings, and bridge plans and specifications
• Develop and implement standard practices and procedures for bridge projects
• Ensure quality by implementing Compass’s quality control procedures
• Mentor new staff as the firm grows
• Participate in new project pursuits by providing preliminary investigations and technical approaches for proposals
• Monitor scope compliance, schedule conformance, and budget for bridge tasks

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required
• 11-20+ years of bridge design experience
• ODOT Level 2 Bridge Design Prequalification or ability to obtain via similar experience
• Proven hands‑on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
• Ability to work independently preparing engineering reports, calculations, and overseeing plan development
• Experience preparing reports, plan packages, and proposals
• Detail oriented person capable of leading bridge tasks and being the engineer of record for bridge projects
• Willingness to mentor less experienced staff
• Cooperative, team‑oriented spirit
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as:
  Open Bridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, LPile, and more.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Must have a satisfactory background test.

• 4 days' work in office, 1 day work from home
• Standard office hours with flexibility for life demands
• Competitive benefits including Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee
• 2 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for birth of child