Entry-level Structural Bridge Engineer - 2026

Overview

Design and analyze bridges and related structures for transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• field inspections
• data collection
• structural analysis
• load ratings
• project documentation
• drawing preparation

Tasks

-Support field inspections and data collection efforts. -Collaborate with team with structural analysis and/or design of bridges (including steel beam, prestressed concrete beam, concrete slab, pedestrian bridges, culverts, retaining walls, grade separations, stream crossings, bridge hydraulic analysis, bridge rehabilitations, bridge feasibility studies, bridge structure type studies, bridge load ratings, railroad bridges, and design-build pursuits). -Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal standards and regulations. -Conduct load ratings and structural evaluations of existing bridges. -Contribute to project documentation, including reports, calculations, and cost estimates. -Prepare drawings, plans, and technical specifications for bridge and roadway projects. -Collaborate with senior engineers and project teams to solve engineering challenges.

Requirements

• aashto lrfd
• bridge design
• microstation
• civil engineering
• eit
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Required: Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation. -Required: 1-5 years of bridge/culvert design experience. -Preferred: Experience with CAD plan development, MicroStation/ORD. -Required: Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Structural emphasis preferred. -Preferred: EIT Certification -Required: Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

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About Ljb Inc.

-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.

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