Bridge Engineer - Project Manager

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer (PE) to join our growing bridge and transportation team based in Toledo, Ohio or Detroit (Wixom), Michigan.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and lead a growing bridge practice in the Midwest, while contributing to impactful public infrastructure projects. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality design work, mentoring staff, and expanding CEC’s presence with DOT and municipal clients.

You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of transportation infrastructure projects while helping shape the direction of a growing bridge practice. This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, mentor others, and expand your impact within a collaborative, employee‑owned firm.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related transportation structures from concept through final design
• Perform and review structural analysis, load ratings, and design calculations in accordance with AASHTO LRFD and applicable DOT standards
• Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for transportation infrastructure projects
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of calculations, reports, and plan sets
• Coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, survey, and environmental teams to deliver integrated design solutions
• Support project scoping, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as a technical mentor and resource to junior and mid‑level engineers
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT, municipal, and agency clients
• Support proposals, pursuits, and interviews, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in business development
• Contribute to the continued growth and direction of CEC’s bridge and transportation practice

At CEC, you’ll have the opportunity to combine strong technical leadership with the ability to help grow a bridge practice, all within a collaborative, employee‑owned firm. Our teams work across a diverse portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects, giving you the opportunity to expand your expertise while contributing to meaningful work in the communities we serve.
If you’re looking for a role that offers greater ownership, visibility, and long‑term growth, CEC provides the platform to continue building your career while making a lasting impact.

• 100% employee‑owned firm with a clear path to ownership within your first year of employment
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing bridge practice
• Diverse and impactful transportation infrastructure projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative environment that supports mentorship, innovation, and continued professional growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (OH or MI, or ability to obtain via reciprocity) required
• 8+ years of Bridge Design and/or Transportation Infrastructure experience, including plan development and project delivery required
• Strong experience designing steel and concrete bridge structures required
• Experience reviewing engineering work and providing technical design leadership required
• Proficiency with Open Roads or Civil 3D required
• Experience with bridge design and analysis tools such as Open Bridge Designer, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP Bridge, or similar is a plus
• Bridge Inspection Experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and DOT standards (ODOT, MDOT, or similar) is a plus

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.