Structural Bridge Engineer

Job overview

The Structural Bridge Engineer role supports Volkert’s Southeast Region and may be based in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, or Chipley, FL; compensation is not specified. Volkert is an employee-owned design firm focused on infrastructure, environmental, and natural-resource improvements. The engineer applies structural principles to bridge and related infrastructure projects, contributing design, analysis, repair, load-rating, and drawing work. The role collaborates with roadway, drainage, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated structural documents.

What you'll do

• Perform structural engineering assignments
• projects may include highway bridge and retaining-wall design or repair, bridge load ratings, drawing reviews, and cost estimates
• analyze structures using engineering software
• prepare or check calculations and structural details
• prepare drawings using Open Bridge, MicroStation, or AutoCAD
• coordinate document checks with roadway and drainage disciplines
• collaborate with the Southeast Region Structures Team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural bridge engineer

florida

volkert inc

full-time

bridge design

structural engineering

highway bridges

retaining walls

bridge load ratings

professional engineer required

fdot experience

open bridge

microstation

autocad

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with employer matching, PTO and holidays, employer-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance, wellness incentives, student debt retirement match, and voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Professional Engineer license and FDOT experience required; 5–10 years of bridge-design experience; position supports the Southeast Region and lists four Florida location options.

About the employer

Volkert Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.