Bridge Engineer

Arcadis

Bridge/Structural Engineer designing and delivering Tennessee transportation structures for Arcadis, a sustainable design and engineering consultancy. Developing bridge plans, specifications, analyses, inspections, rehabilitation, and repair solutions across project lifecycles.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,912 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bridge engineering, including design, inspection, and rehabilitation, while providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers. Proficient in structural analysis and design, with a strong understanding of relevant design codes and specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bridge Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseStructural Analysis and DesignAASHTO LRFD Bridge Design SpecificationsBentley Software Suite

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisDesign CalculationsEngineering SpecificationsContract DocumentsTechnical Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaborationMentorshipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Bentley OpenBridgeMicroStationMidasLEAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License in Tennessee

Industry Keywords

Transportation StructuresGeotechnical CoordinationDrainage DesignDesign Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a design engineer for bridges and transportation structures, including new design, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair
Lead, assign, and review work while providing technical guidance to team members
Develop engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and contract documents
Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables
Perform structural analysis and design with increasing complexity under senior review
Provide mentorship and oversight to junior structural engineers on small to mid-sized projects
Coordinate across transportation, geotechnical, drainage, and other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
Minimum 7+ years of bridge engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6–12 months
Strong experience in structural analysis and design
Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Experience with Bentley software suite, such as OpenBridge and MicroStation
Proficiency with structural analysis tools, such as Midas, LEAP, or similar
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent working knowledge of relevant design codes, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year