Stantec

Structural Bridge Engineer - Transportation

Stantec$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 6+ years of experience with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
  • P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee is required.
  • Ability to solve problems creatively and use sound judgment.
  • Proficient in relevant design software, including Microstation and OpenBridge.
  • Ability to check accuracy of others' work and manage project timelines.
  • Understanding of codes and legal design requirements in different jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and draft construction plans and specifications for bridge projects.
  • Conduct evaluations and prepare engineering reports and studies.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop innovative design solutions.
  • Engage in bridge inspection and rehabilitation activities.
  • Analyze structural integrity and load ratings of bridges.
  • Manage project schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Utilize technical proficiency to select and specify engineering systems.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of vacation days between 10 and 20 each year.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Emergency travel benefits and health savings accounts.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec's Transportation group is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their Gulf Region. This role may be based in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS, or Nashville, TN.

We seek a team player who desires a highly collaborative work environment, has excellent client and communication skills, and strong design capabilities. We seek a candidate with expertise with Transportation structures, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for a project. A Structural Bridge Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include typical projects including development of construction plans, specifications, cost estimate, engineering reports and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.

This is an opportunity to be involved in a variety of aspects when it comes to bridges such as design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair. Additionally, Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments throughout the country.

The Stantec bridge group in Louisiana has been involved in complex bridge design projects for the LADOTD and MDOT on projects such as an urban corridor with trapezoidal girders in Lafayette, LA; a curved steel plate girder interchange in Gulfport, MS; a navigational channel crossing in Lake Charles, LA; and a design-build delivery of an airport interchange in Kenner, LA.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Technical proficiency in relevant areas of bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and a thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
  • Proficient in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP, and other relevant design software.
  • Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
  • Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
  • Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
  • Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
  • Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions to others.
  • Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
  • Position will work in both an office and field setting.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Masters degree is a plus.
  • 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
  • P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee.
  • Possess or able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | LA | Baton Rouge
Organization: BC-2018 Transpt-US Gulf
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/03/2026 12:03:05
Req ID: 1004954

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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