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Lead Structural/Bridge Engineer

HR Green, Inc.
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. For over 100 years, HR Green has done exactly that, serving as a trusted partner to our Colleagues, our clients, and our communities. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust and exceed our clients' expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2025. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary

The Lead Structural Engineer will spearhead the delivery of technically robust projects crucial to our transportation network, focusing on bridges and other vital transportation structures like culverts, walls and sign structures. The primary objectives include meeting and exceeding both internal and external client expectations while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in making significant design decisions within your area of expertise, with minimal input from the Project Manager for assigned projects. You will have the opportunity to mentor staff, contribute to marketing and business development initiatives and take on the role of Project Manager for specific projects that align closely with your specialized discipline. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a substantial impact on our dynamic and innovative team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Use of computer software for the analysis and design of complex bridges and other structures.
  • Assessment and rehabilitation design of existing bridges.
  • Preparation of technical specifications, technical reports, design calculations, plans and provisions of construction phase services.
  • Input of development of engineering budget and schedule to meet project requirements.
  • Development of design procedures to facilitate high quality effective work by others.
  • Guidance and management of junior structural engineers and CAD staff.
  • Participation in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
  • Performing quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
  • Contribute or lead the development of project proposals and agreements.

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE).
  • Strong technical verbal and technical writing skills with the ability to read technical literature and engineering plans.
  • Advanced proficiency with bridge design software such as LEAP Enterprise (Conspan & RC Pier), STAAD, MDX, and MIDAS.
  • Proficiency in operating technical analysis equipment and computer systems.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply professional knowledge to both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
  • Project experience must include designing bridges and other transportation structures.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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