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About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• We’re looking for someone who has:
• A bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of bridge design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure required
• Preferred bridge inspection experience and National Highway Institute (NHI) Certification as a Team Leader; SPRAT certification preferred
• Experience with design of routine and major bridges as well as complex structures, including load rating experience
• Prefer experience with Alternate Delivery Projects
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, along with relevant bridge design software
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you will:

• Design and manage bridge projects for public clients at the local, county, or state level
• Facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including project management, client coordination, and internal staff team building
• Develop scopes of work, project hours, and schedules; ensure plan compliance throughout design development
• Provide mentoring, supervision, and leadership to a diverse bridge design team, including remote and hybrid staff
• Plan, develop, and coordinate bridge engineering design projects with technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting independently on technical matters related to bridge projects
• Use industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software for calculations and project development
• Serve as a technical advisor to less-experienced engineers
• Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, prepare detailed reports, and coordinate with team members
• Check accuracy of completed work and document quality control processes per firm and client standards
• Travel as needed to collect field data, review construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or presentations

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.