Senior Bridge Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Bridge Engineer role is onsite in Gulfport, MS, supporting Volkert’s Gulf Region, which covers Mississippi and/or Tennessee; candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee. Compensation is not specified. Volkert is an employee-owned design firm focused on infrastructure, environmental, and natural-resource improvements. The engineer leads bridge design projects from concept through completion, including structural analysis, design plans, calculations, specifications, and construction documents. The role also reviews designs for quality and compliance, coordinates with clients and project stakeholders, mentors junior staff, and conducts site visits and inspections to support successful project delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead bridge design projects
• perform structural analysis and prepare design plans, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• ensure compliance with DOT and client standards
• review and approve designs
• collaborate with clients and stakeholders
• mentor junior engineers
• conduct site visits and inspections
• review contractor submittals
• participate in project meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior bridge engineer

gulfport ms

volkert

bridge design

structural engineering

transportation infrastructure

dot projects

pe required

10+ years experience

openbridge designer

csi bridge

microstation

employee-owned

esop

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires a PE, a civil engineering bachelor’s degree, and at least 10 years of structural engineering experience focused on bridge design and plan production.

About the employer

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