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Senior Bridge Engineer

Olsson

The Role

Overview

Lead engineer overseeing bridge design, QA/QC, and project delivery for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design review
  • qa/qc
  • technical specialist
  • staff mentoring
  • research
  • standard development

Tasks

-Supervises, mentors, and reviews technical assignments of less experienced staff. -Provides high-level project design and review of project documents and design quality for complex projects. -Advises and directs staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements. -Performs QA/QC and ensures delivery of completed designs meets quality standards and project objectives. -Serves as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering concepts and developing approaches to solve for complexities. -Works collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high quality work. -Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles -Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity. -Contributes to the development of standards and/or guidelines for engineering activities within the team.

Requirements

  • professional engineer
  • larsa
  • microstation
  • civil engineering
  • aashto lrfd
  • 8+ years

What You Bring

-Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) -Experience with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge Expertise, Lpile, SPColumn, or MDX) -Strong communication skills both written and verbal -Expertise with DOT bridge projects -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering -Familiarity with MicroStation software -Master’s degree, or in pursuit, a plus -Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design -8+ years of relevant engineering experience -Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Benefits

-Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements -Receive an excellent 401(k) match -Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

The Company

About Olsson

-Begun with humble roots laying out rural cemetery plats in Lincoln, Nebraska. -Known for engineering and design expertise, tackling major initiatives like the Grandscape mixed-use development and Gateway Arch National Park renovation. -Projects span sectors from water/wastewater and transportation to land development, environmental, geotechnical, and MEP consulting. -Notable for targeted growth through acquisitions, including regional firms in Arkansas and expanding into Louisiana markets. -Headquartered in Lincoln with 30+ offices nationwide, sustaining infrastructure and environmental solutions delivery.

Sector Specialisms

Civil

Electrical

Mechanical

Structural

Water/Wastewater

Water Resources

Land Development

Landscape Architecture

Urban Planning

Environmental Resources and Compliance

Transportation

Municipal

Geotechnical

Mechanical

Electrical

Industrial Electric

Survey

Materials Testing

Special Inspections

Drilling

Nondestructive Testing

Construction Management