What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Bridge Engineer position at Arcadis?
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to support and deliver bridge projects for our growing team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects both within Tennessee and across the broader region. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and leadership capabilities within a collaborative, industry-leading organization.
In this position, you will serve as a technical lead for bridge and structural engineering projects, guiding junior staff and CAD technicians while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. You will work closely with clients including state DOTs, municipalities, and contractors, strengthening Arcadis’ reputation in the transportation market.
Role accountabilities:
Required Qualifications:
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,00. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to support and deliver bridge projects for our growing team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects both within Tennessee and across the broader region. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and leadership capabilities within a collaborative, industry-leading organization.
In this position, you will serve as a technical lead for bridge and structural engineering projects, guiding junior staff and CAD technicians while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. You will work closely with clients including state DOTs, municipalities, and contractors, strengthening Arcadis’ reputation in the transportation market.
Role accountabilities:
- Lead and deliver bridge and structural projects (new design, inspection, repair, rehabilitation), providing technical direction while overseeing plans, calculations, specifications, and QA/QC compliance with DOT and AASHTO LRFD standards
- Apply deep expertise in bridge design and analysis, utilizing advanced tools such as Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MIDAS Civil, AASHTO BrR, MathCAD, and CADD platforms (MicroStation, OpenBridge Modeler, Civil 3D) to develop high-quality engineering solutions.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with full accountability for technical delivery, schedule, budget, and risk, ensuring efficient execution and high-performance outcomes.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, developing junior engineers and fostering a collaborative, high-performing project environment.
- Perform and oversee bridge inspections and load ratings, delivering accurate reports and actionable recommendations aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions, while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Support business development and growth initiatives, including proposals, scope/fee development, and client engagement; represent the firm in client meetings, industry organizations, and conferences.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
- 10 years of bridge design experience
- Experience working with state DOT standards (TDOT or comparable DOT experience preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Tennessee or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Valid driver’s license
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
- Experience with Design-Build delivery methods
- Bridge inspection certification (NBIS or equivalent)
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,00. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Salary : $15,000 - $105,000