STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Description
Client provides lasting solutions for the restoration of aging infrastructure and scoping for new and rehabilitation projects. Client is prequalified with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to provide bridge inspection and design services and has decades of experience providing solutions for MDOT, private, and local agencies.
As a member of the Structural Department in our metro Detroit office, you will be part of a tight-knit team of engineers and CAD technicians who tackle a variety of projects, both familiar and one-of-a-kind.
Our team is looking for a Structural Bridge Design Engineer who is experienced in bridge and culvert design using current State and Federal specifications, manuals, and philosophies. You will mentor fellow team members in the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for bridge-related projects, often in MDOT format. You must understand all the analysis pieces that go into the finished product.
The Structural Bridge Design Engineer leads bridge/culvert safety inspections, provides scoping recommendations, and performs load ratings in accordance with current MDOT and AASHTO standards. You must be familiar with State and Federal regulations for conducting field inspections, preparing inspection reports, and Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
Secondary responsibilities will include design of low-rise buildings, water/wastewater and specialty structures. The Structural Bridge Design Engineer must be proficient with steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, timber and masonry design in accordance with current applicable standards and codes.
The Structural Bridge Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that their delegated projects are completed on time and within the budget provided. The Structural Bridge Design Engineer must have excellent communication skills and work well as a team member.
FULL DUTIES:
Design and develop contract documents for bridge and non-bridge projects, including plans, technical specifications, reports and structural cost estimates
Perform routine and detailed inspections for various types of structures
Mentor fellow team members on bridge-related projects
Generate, explain and backcheck multiple rounds of detailed markups with CAD Technicians to bring drawings from start to finish
Oversee project development and scheduling
Assist with the development of proposals and budgets
Review and approve construction documents such as shop drawings, RFIs, and Change Orders
Seal and sign project documents
Interface with clients both during the project and upon completion to promote client loyalty and secure future work
They offer 1 day of remote work per week.
Skills
Structural engineering, Design, Bridge engineering, risa 3d, professional engineer
Top Skills Details
Structural engineering,Design,Bridge engineering,risa 3d
Additional Skills & Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
7+ years of bridge-related design and inspection
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Michigan
Ideally certified as an MDOT Qualified Team Leader (QTL) which includes:
Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last 5 years.
Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last 2 years.
Knowledge of MDOT QA/QC policies and procedures.
Analysis, inspection, design and development of contract documents for bridges, low rise buildings, water/wastewater and specialty structures in steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, timber and masonry
Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with various design methodologies such as ASD, LFD and LRFD
Experience with structural engineering programs such as RISA-3D, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, AASHTOWare, LEAP Consys and Enercalc
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Bluebeam
Valid driver's license
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bloomfield Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
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