10 of the Most Popular Types of Bridge Building Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Bridge Building Jobs

• Construction

  Salary range: $71,000 - $115,500

  Construction jobs encompass a wide range of opportunities in the industry, ranging from carpenters and electricians to project managers and civil engineers. Construction professionals participate in a wide range of projects. There are residential projects, such as single family homes, small lot developments, or apartment buildings, commercial projects, such as building strip malls, industrial facilities or office buildings, and a range of infrastructure projects, such as public transit construction or building bridges. Your duties and responsibilities depend on the type of project and your role in the construction industry.

• Road Bridge Construction

  Salary range: $93,500 - $116,500

  Road Bridge Construction is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Road Bridge Construction jobs pay between $93,500 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Road Bridge Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Bridge Engineer

  Salary range: $92,500 - $117,500

  A bridge engineer is a specialized civil engineer who oversees the planning and construction of bridges and adjoining roadways. As a bridge engineer, your responsibilities include assessing the site, materials, timeline, and budget for the project. You see the construction through from planning to completion. You also work with scientists, construction teams, and government officials to make sure it complies with all building codes and regulations. Your job is to ensure the bridge is built as planned and finished on time and budget.

• Road Construction

  Salary range: $35,500 - $45,500

  Road Construction is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Road Construction jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Road Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Entry Level Bridge Engineer

  Salary range: $51,500 - $78,500

  Entry Level Bridge Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Bridge Engineer jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $78,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Bridge Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Heavy Civil Construction

  Salary range: $85,000 - $113,500

  Heavy Civil Construction is a common job search query. Most salaries for Heavy Civil Construction jobs pay between $85,000 (25th percentile) and $113,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Heavy Civil Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Bridge Tender

  Salary range: $40,000 - $56,500

  A bridge tender is in charge of bridge operation and safety. Their duties are to observe the waterway or railway to see approaching traffic, communicate with boat and train captains to coordinate passage, and open the bridge for a boat or vehicle to pass. A bridge tender may also be responsible for routine maintenance and inspection of the bridge equipment. Most people in this career receive on the job training, but knowledge of all vehicle safety and traffic regulations is important.

• Bridge Design

  Salary range: $66,000 - $106,000

  Bridge Design is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Bridge Design jobs pay between $66,000 (25th percentile) and $106,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Bridge Design job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Construction Worker

  Salary range: $36,000 - $48,500

  A construction worker is part of a crew of laborers who perform a broad range of tasks on job sites. Tasks range in difficulty from relatively easy to potentially hazardous, and may include include preparing construction sites for new projects by removing debris from the area, backfilling holes, and, when necessary, digging trenches. Once a project is underway, construction workers build scaffolding, barricades, bracing, and other temporary structures. Following construction and completion, they take apart these structures as they are no longer needed. Construction workers operate and maintain equipment and machines, like concrete mixers, jackhammers, saws, drills, and more.

• Entry Level Construction

  Salary range: $35,500 - $45,500

  Entry Level Construction is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Entry Level Construction jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.