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Lead Structural Bridge Engineer

HR Green
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

What if your next role gave you the opportunity to shape the bridges and structures that keep communities connected every day?

At HR Green, you will play a key role in delivering complex bridge and transportation structure projects that support how people and goods move safely and efficiently.

This role, based in St. Louis, offers the opportunity to lead high-impact structural projects, influence technical direction, and expand your leadership while staying close to the engineering work.

You will be part of a collaborative team where mentorship, development, and technical excellence are part of the day-to-day. You will have the opportunity to guide junior engineers, strengthen client relationships, and help shape the future of our structural practice.

What You Will Be Doing

    Lead the analysis and design of bridges and transportation structures including highway and railroad overpasses, culverts, and pedestrian bridges

    Develop rehabilitation strategies for existing structures

    Prepare calculations, specifications, reports, and plan sets and support projects through construction

    Take ownership of project scope, budgets, and schedules to meet client expectations

    Establish and refine structural design standards and best practices

    Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and CAD staff

    Perform quality reviews to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability

    Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions

    Support proposals, client development, and project pursuits

You Might Be a Great Fit If

    You are a licensed Professional Engineer ready to take on more complex projects and expand your leadership influence

    You enjoy working on bridge and transportation structures that have visible community impact

    You value both hands-on engineering work and mentoring others

    You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across teams and disciplines

    You are looking to grow into a senior leadership role while staying technically engaged

What You Bring

    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

    Professional Engineer (PE) license (MUST HAVE)

    Approximately 8 or more years of structural or bridge engineering experience

    Experience delivering bridge projects from concept through final design

    Proficiency with tools such as OpenBridge, STAAD, MIDAS, MDX, or similar

    Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgment

Why HR Green

With a long-standing history of delivering infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities, HR Green offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while growing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be part of a team that values development, technical excellence, and long-term success, with opportunities to expand your skills, increase your influence, and take on greater leadership over time.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead, grow, and make a lasting impact, this could be worth a conversation.

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/

Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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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