Director Bridge Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: SR. DESIGN-BUILD BRIDGE ENGINEER
General Expectations:
• Lead bridge design and design-build projects with autonomy, supported by management and staff
• Ensure project performance from concept to delivery
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative environment
• Deliver practical, constructible solutions aligned with contractor needs
Specific Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
• Serve as Engineer in Charge for bridge design and design-build projects
• Lead projects from pursuit through final design and construction support
• Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing
• Manage bridge design and design-build projects independently, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met
• Assist with Proposal development and Pursuit Phase development of schedule, design, and quantities
• Ability to coordinate directly with contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
• Perform and oversee structural analysis and design of steel and prestressed concrete bridges
• Lead development of plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates
• Provide constructability input during design-build pursuits
• Participate in design-build meetings, risk reviews, and value engineering workshops
• Support alternative technical concepts and proposal development
• Mentor junior engineers and support skill development
• Provide technical training and design guidance
Position Requirements:
• 10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibility
• Ability to work directly with contractors and owners and lead projects independently
• Proficiency in MicroStation and structural analysis software (Leap/OpenBridge Designer, CSI Bridge, etc.)
• Strong experience in SC, NC, and GA; other states a plus
• Prior design-build project experience is required
• Comfortable in fast-paced design-build environment
• PE license required
Why Join UEC:
• This role will operate as a technical leader within a fast-growing team with direct influence on project delivery and client relationships
JOB DESCRIPTION: SR. DESIGN-BUILD BRIDGE ENGINEER
General Expectations:
• Lead bridge design and design-build projects with autonomy, supported by management and staff
• Ensure project performance from concept to delivery
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative environment
• Deliver practical, constructible solutions aligned with contractor needs
Specific Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
• Serve as Engineer in Charge for bridge design and design-build projects
• Lead projects from pursuit through final design and construction support
• Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing
• Manage bridge design and design-build projects independently, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met
• Assist with Proposal development and Pursuit Phase development of schedule, design, and quantities
• Ability to coordinate directly with contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
• Perform and oversee structural analysis and design of steel and prestressed concrete bridges
• Lead development of plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates
• Provide constructability input during design-build pursuits
• Participate in design-build meetings, risk reviews, and value engineering workshops
• Support alternative technical concepts and proposal development
• Mentor junior engineers and support skill development
• Provide technical training and design guidance
Position Requirements:
• 10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibility
• Ability to work directly with contractors and owners and lead projects independently
• Proficiency in MicroStation and structural analysis software (Leap/OpenBridge Designer, CSI Bridge, etc.)
• Strong experience in SC, NC, and GA; other states a plus
• Prior design-build project experience is required
• Comfortable in fast-paced design-build environment
• PE license required
Why Join UEC:
• This role will operate as a technical leader within a fast-growing team with direct influence on project delivery and client relationships
UEC does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms
UEC IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT