Bridge engineers plan, design, assess, and maintain structures that connect communities and keep transportation networks moving. Their work can span new bridge construction, inspections, structural analysis, rehabilitation, and asset management. Explore Bridge Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Depending on the role and project, bridge engineers develop designs, review plans, evaluate structural performance, and help ensure bridges meet applicable safety and engineering standards. They may conduct or support inspections, analyze materials and loads, recommend repairs, and coordinate with transportation agencies, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines.
Bridge-focused openings may include Bridge Engineer, Senior Bridge Engineer, Structural Engineer, Bridge Design Engineer, Bridge Inspection Engineer, and Bridge Project Manager. Responsibilities and seniority vary by employer, project scope, location, and professional credentials.
Employers commonly seek a civil or structural engineering background, experience with structural analysis and design, and familiarity with bridge codes, inspection practices, and relevant design software. Project coordination, technical communication, and the ability to prepare clear calculations and reports are also valuable. Some positions require or prefer a Professional Engineer (PE) license, particularly for roles involving design approval or project leadership.
Search Bridge Engineer jobs on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation to identify positions that fit your engineering expertise and career goals.
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Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural solutions, collaborating with architects and engineers. Leverage your expertise in design and project coordination while mentoring junior staff in...
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Manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver innovative structural solutions. Collaborate with architects and engineers, ensuring technical excellence and project coordination from design through...
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Contribute to innovative site civil engineering projects, managing design, planning, and construction phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable and efficient infrastructu...
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Unlock potential by delivering innovative transportation engineering designs. Collaborate in a dynamic team to execute projects ranging from small to multimillion-dollar, ensuring client satisfaction...
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for energy projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure efficient design, execution, and quality assurance throughout all pro...
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Drive midstream project success by managing conceptual studies and detailed designs across diverse assets, ensuring client satisfaction and effective resource allocation while overseeing project profi...
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Engineering Team Lead - Roadway/Highway/Transportation Design/Build
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Grow your career with a dynamic team leading transportation projects. Leverage your expertise in highway design and mentoring while driving quality and safety standards to enhance community infrastruc...
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Engineering Team Lead - Roadway/Highway/Transportation Design/Build
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Drive impactful transportation projects by leading a skilled engineering team, ensuring quality deliverables, mentoring staff, and optimizing resources for community infrastructure improvements...
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Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...
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Join a dynamic team to provide technical support for U.S./UK Joint Programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication between U.S. Navy and NNSA customers. Lead meetings, manage documentation...
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Project Engineer III (Bridgeport, TX)
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Champion project execution in the energy sector, leading medium-capex facility projects from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and budget objec...
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Drive technical leadership for cross-discipline teams delivering mission-critical hardware solutions. Oversee product development, coordinate engineering activities, and ensure alignment with customer...
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Staff Design Engineer, Stormwater
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Transform the future of stormwater management by collaborating with civil engineers to design innovative solutions, manage projects, and enhance client relationships while driving market expansion and...
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Staff Design Engineer, Stormwater
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Empower your career by managing stormwater engineering projects, collaborating with civil engineers, and providing innovative design solutions to enhance client relationships and market presence...
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Structural DAM Project Engineer
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Empower our team by leading dam engineering projects, focusing on design, analysis, and safety. Collaborate with clients and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results in water res...
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Structural DAM Project Engineer
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Lead the design and analysis of dam structures, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects while managing client relationships and delivering high-qua...
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Structural DAM Project Engineer
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What does a bridge engineer do?
A bridge engineer helps design, analyze, inspect, and maintain bridges. Depending on the position, the work may include structural calculations, design reviews, condition assessments, rehabilitation plans, and coordination with project teams.
What qualifications are commonly required for bridge engineer jobs?
Employers commonly look for a degree in civil or structural engineering and relevant experience in bridge design, analysis, inspection, or construction. Some positions require or prefer a Professional Engineer (PE) license; requirements vary by role and employer.
Which skills are important for bridge engineers?
Useful skills include structural analysis, bridge design, knowledge of engineering standards and inspection methods, technical reporting, project coordination, and familiarity with relevant engineering software.
What types of bridge engineering jobs can I find?
Common titles include Bridge Engineer, Senior Bridge Engineer, Bridge Design Engineer, Bridge Inspection Engineer, Structural Engineer, and Bridge Project Manager. Job duties and experience levels differ across employers.
Where can I find Bridge Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search its Bridge Engineer listings to review available roles and their qualifications, locations, and compensation details.