Structural Bridge Engineer - Portland, Maine

LJB Engineering is a national, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with four main business lines which include: Transportation, Land Development/Public Utilities, Buildings Structural Design, and Safety/Fall Protection Design/Installation. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

We are currently seeking a Structural Bridge Design Engineer to join our South Portland, Maine office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building and expanding our bridge practice in Maine. In this role, you will have an immediate impact on our firm as we strive to provide the best solutions for our clients. We are looking for a motivated professional with a forward-thinking mindset, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas, a professional attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Annual Compensation: $81,000 – 120,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

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Structural Bridge Engineer Essential Functions

• Collaborate with a team on structural analysis and design of various bridge types, including steel beams, prestressed concrete beams, concrete slabs, pedestrian bridges, culverts, retaining walls, grade separations, stream crossings, bridge hydraulic analysis, rehabilitation, feasibility studies, structure type studies, load ratings, railroad bridges, and design-build projects.
• Lead bridge projects as the Bridge Task Coordinator, managing project schedules, tasks, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client goals and deadlines.
• Provide structural bridge design and plan production support to teams across different office locations.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering professional development while overseeing quality control for bridge design and plan sets.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform quality control for structural/bridge plan sets.
• Develop technical memorandums, specifications, feasibility studies, evaluations, and reports, and contribute to proposal development.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

STRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

• Required: Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Civil Engineering required. Structural emphasis preferred.
• Maine PE license is a plus; successful candidates must have or be able to obtain a PE within 1 year of hire.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hands-on bridge/culvert design experience, with a strong background in the full lifecycle of bridge projects
• Direct experience with Maine DOT bridge design and a thorough understanding of Maine DOT design guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation.
• Established relationships with Maine DOT, municipalities, and other state DOTs are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
• Experience with CAD plan development, MicroStation/ORD preferred.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers effectively.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality control in all project phases.
  
  

LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which include paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

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