SR. DESIGN-BUILD BRIDGE ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION: SR. DESIGN-BUILD BRIDGE ENGINEER

General Expectations:

· Lead bridge design and design-build projects with autonomy, supported by management and staff

· Ensure project performance from concept to delivery

· Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative environment

· Deliver practical, constructible solutions aligned with contractor needs

Specific Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

· Serve as Engineer in Charge for bridge design and design-build projects

· Lead projects from pursuit through final design and construction support

· Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing

· Manage bridge design and design-build projects independently, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met

· Assist with Proposal development and Pursuit Phase development of schedule, design, and quantities

· Ability to coordinate directly with contractors and multidisciplinary design teams

· Perform and oversee structural analysis and design of steel and prestressed concrete bridges

· Lead development of plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates

· Provide constructability input during design-build pursuits

· Participate in design-build meetings, risk reviews, and value engineering workshops

· Support alternative technical concepts and proposal development

· Mentor junior engineers and support skill development

· Provide technical training and design guidance

Position Requirements:

· 10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibility

· Ability to work directly with contractors and owners and lead projects independently

· Proficiency in MicroStation and structural analysis software (Leap/OpenBridge Designer, CSI Bridge, etc.)

· Strong experience in SC, NC, and GA; other states a plus

· Prior design-build project experience is required

· Comfortable in fast-paced design-build environment

· PE license required

Why Join UEC:

· This role will operate as a technical leader within a fast-growing team with direct influence on project delivery and client relationships

JOB DESCRIPTION: SR. DESIGN-BUILD BRIDGE ENGINEER

General Expectations:

· Lead bridge design and design-build projects with autonomy, supported by management and staff

· Ensure project performance from concept to delivery

· Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative environment

· Deliver practical, constructible solutions aligned with contractor needs

Specific Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

· Serve as Engineer in Charge for bridge design and design-build projects

· Lead projects from pursuit through final design and construction support

· Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing

· Manage bridge design and design-build projects independently, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met

· Assist with Proposal development and Pursuit Phase development of schedule, design, and quantities

· Ability to coordinate directly with contractors and multidisciplinary design teams

· Perform and oversee structural analysis and design of steel and prestressed concrete bridges

· Lead development of plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates

· Provide constructability input during design-build pursuits

· Participate in design-build meetings, risk reviews, and value engineering workshops

· Support alternative technical concepts and proposal development

· Mentor junior engineers and support skill development

· Provide technical training and design guidance

Position Requirements:

· 10+ years of bridge design experience with increasing responsibility

· Ability to work directly with contractors and owners and lead projects independently

· Proficiency in MicroStation and structural analysis software (Leap/OpenBridge Designer, CSI Bridge, etc.)

· Strong experience in SC, NC, and GA; other states a plus

· Prior design-build project experience is required

· Comfortable in fast-paced design-build environment

· PE license required

Why Join UEC:

· This role will operate as a technical leader within a fast-growing team with direct influence on project delivery and client relationships

UEC does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms

UEC IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT

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