Structural Bridge Engineer

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry‑leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high‑performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible.

At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to join our growing Structural Engineering Department in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle or Issaquah). This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that serve the communities where we live and work. Our team delivers planning, engineering, and construction management services for transportation, industrial, and environmental projects throughout the United States, with a strong emphasis on local and regional work across Washington and Oregon.

The projects you’ll support will primarily be located in the Pacific Northwest. If you are passionate about bridge engineering and are ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values technical excellence and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, marine structures, and other miscellaneous structural systems. Depending on experience level, under supervision of more senior engineers you will participate in small to medium‑size structural projects or serve as a technical contributor on larger, multidisciplinary efforts. You will work both independently and collaboratively, with mentorship and support available while maintaining responsibility for structural tasks and coordinating with internal teams.

• Plan, analyze, and design transportation structures, including preparation of engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Participate in preparation of plans, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates (PS&E packages).
• Perform bridge load rating.
• Conduct structural modeling and analysis using industry‑standard software.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical memoranda.
• Review shop drawings and provide construction‑phase engineering support.
• Assist with or lead construction cost estimation and quantity takeoffs.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related, MS in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible structural design experience.
• Experience in concrete, steel, and/or prestressed concrete bridge design is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Familiarity with Washington State and/or Oregon transportation agency standards is preferred.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as CSiBridge, SAP
  2000, LPILE, RISA3D, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage structural tasks under supervision.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (experience with Micro Station is a plus) is preferred.