Structural Bridge Engineer - SME - Portland, Maine
Ljb Inc.
Design, oversee, and deliver bridge projects while mentoring staff and coordinating with DOTs.
14 days ago ago
$128,000 - $185,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
South Portland, ME
Office Full-Time
Company Size
431 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geospatial Services
Safety Services
Environmental Services
Transportation / Traffic
Water
Wastewater
Role
What you would be doing
cost variance
bid packages
design coordination
bridge design
project scheduling
mentoring
- Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
- Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
- Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
- Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
- Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
- Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, NCSEA, etc.
- Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
- Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build bridge projects.
- Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
What you bring
bridge design
10+ yrs
pe license
aashto lrfd
dot design
b.sc. civil
- 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience, required.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis is required; M.S. degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred).
- Relationships with DOT, municipalities, preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
- P.E. license required.
- Have established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially in DOT and local governments.
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Company
Overview
1966 Founded
Year of Establishment
The firm was established in 1966 by Lockwood, Jones & Beals.
#300 Ranked
ENR Top 500 Design Firms
Ranked #300 on ENR’s 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list.
- The firm expanded from Midwest roots into a national engineering consultancy.
- It pioneered Midwest tilt‑up concrete in 1970 and later designed the world’s largest tilt‑up structure in Texas.
- Its portfolio spans buildings, roads, water systems, and fall protection, including early bridge and roundabout projects in Ohio.
- LJB delivers cost‑efficient structural design—especially tilt‑up, concrete, steel and wood structures—across North America, with licenses in all 50 states and Canada.
- Safety by Design fall protection services grew from a 1994 project with GSA into a nationally recognized training and consulting arm.
- Typical projects include large industrial facilities, airports, healthcare buildings, federal and municipal infrastructure, including iconic bridges and civil works.
- Through strategic acquisitions of water resources and civil/survey firms, the firm continues expanding its sector depth and geographic reach.
- Integrity defines us – We exhibit integrity when we keep our promise to deliver the best value.
- Quality distinguishes us – Quality and plan accuracy is our commitment to our clients.
- Service fulfills us – Our journey to improve the quality of life calls us to do 'whatever it takes' to satisfy our clients.
- A Supportive Work Environment – We speak freely, have the liberty to explore new ideas and ask questions others don’t ask; mutual respect inspires collaboration and creativity.
- A Focus on Professional Development – Through cross‑training, diverse client exposure, mentoring and continuing education.
- An Appreciation for Work‑Life Balance – Flexibility, family friendliness and support for personal passions allow employees to be wholly who they are.
- A Spirit of Curiosity – Intellectual curiosity to understand core client needs and provide practical, creative innovations.
- A Sense of Community – Each employee is a steward of the community and its culture, shaping how it looks and feels.
- Employee‑run Sustainability Committee – promotes responsible stewardship through education, events and initiatives like community gardens.
- Offers Environmental Services such as wetland assessment, stormwater planning, habitat surveys, mitigation planning, water quality sampling, pollution/waste‑stream inventory.
- Provides Occupational and Environmental Health Services including air/water/soil sampling, hazardous‑materials programs (EPA), radon, thermal stress, radiation, ergonomic evaluations.
- Facilitates WELL Health‑Safety Rating certification – assessments, emergency plan development, facility operations protocols and third‑party IWBI verification.
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued.
- Makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status.
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