Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

LJB, Inc. • $128K — $185K *
South Portland, ME 04106In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with Structural emphasis
  • P.E. license required
  • 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience
  • DOT bridge design experience (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred)
  • Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation

Responsibilities

  • Perform design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design
  • Develop specifications and prepare final bid packages
  • Maintain relationships with client technical staff and project managers
  • Provide engineering services for design-bid-build and design-build projects
  • Mentor junior engineers in developing final design plans
  • Coordinate design activities and meetings among various stakeholders
  • Participate in project decision-making regarding technical approaches and cost

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement plan offerings
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in transportation-related organizations
Full Job Description
Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our South Portland, Maine office.

Salary range: $128,000 - 185,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary

SENIOR STRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
  • Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
  • Have established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially in DOT and local governments.
  • Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build bridge projects.
  • Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
  • Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
  • Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
  • Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
  • Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
  • Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, NCSEA, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.


SENIOR STRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis.
  • P.E. license.
  • 10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience.
  • DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred).
  • Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S. degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Relationships with DOT and municipalities.


Core Skills:
  • Design-bid-build and design-build bridge project delivery.
  • Coordination with DOTs, municipalities, client project managers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and corrective action planning.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and supporting development of final design plans.
  • Leadership and active participation in transportation-related professional organizations.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful bridge and transportation infrastructure projects while helping strengthen LJB's growing presence in Maine and across the country. You will work closely with experienced technical teams and trusted client partners, bringing your structural expertise to projects that improve safety, connectivity, and long-term community value.

Keywords: Bridge Engineer, Structural Bridge Engineer, Structural Engineer, Subject Matter Expert

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