Senior Bridge Engineer / Bridge Task Leader

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Bridge Engineer /

Bridge Task Leader Location:

Spokane, WA (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Full-time Salary Range:

$137K-$163K DOE Our client is a respected engineering consulting firm known for delivering high-quality transportation infrastructure solutions across the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer / Bridge Task Leader to lead structural design efforts from their Spokane office. This is a leadership role suited for a seasoned bridge engineer ready to take ownership of complex infrastructure projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-impact results. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve as lead engineer on bridge and structural projects for highway, rail, and transit. Oversee all project phases, from preliminary studies and technical reports to final design, cost estimates, and construction support. Review structural calculations, plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality. Project Management Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to meet client and agency standards. Perform condition inspections, load ratings, and structural evaluations on existing bridges. Ensure projects are delivered with constructability and long-term performance in mind. Mentorship & Collaboration Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior staff. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure cohesive project delivery. Contribute to proposal development and support strategic business development initiatives. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 12+ years of bridge engineering experience Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington or Idaho Proficiency in software such as SAP2000, Midas Civil, LARSA 4D, PGSuper, Conspan, LPile, BRASS Strong knowledge of

AASHTO LRFD

bridge design standards Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Strong leadership, communication, and client-interfacing skills Ability to perform field inspections Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Structural Engineering Structural Engineer (SE) license in Washington or Idaho Experience with WSDOT and ITD bridge design standards Familiarity with bridge inspection and load rating procedures Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Our client is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Keywords bridge job-descriptions time-and-attendance salary-range united-states-department-of-energy-doe planning-and-design visual-art-design product-development-and-design mentoring project-management coaching-mentoring proposal-management training-and-development business-development structural-engineering polyethylene sap-2000 4d microsoft-excel microsoft-powerpoint affirmative-action religion-belief-and-spirituality ethnicity-national-origin laws-and-regulations