Structural Engineer – Bridge Focus, Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol

Structural Engineer focusing on bridge design and rehabilitation at Moffatt & Nichol in Richmond, VA. Collaborating on complex infrastructure projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil transportation design, particularly in bridge and marine structures, while ensuring quality control and timely project completion. Proficient in collaboration across disciplines and capable of performing detailed design work and cost estimation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering DegreePE RegistrationBridge Design ExperienceSTAAD ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Design SpecificationsQuality ControlCost EstimationField InvestigationDetailed Design WorkDesign Computation CheckingProject CoordinationBridge Structures DesignMarine Structures DesignSupervision of Team Members

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MathCADMicroStationAutoCADSTAADSAP2000CSiBridgeLARSA 4DDESCUSBentley LEAP Bridge Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Registration

Industry Keywords

VDOT ProjectsDOT ProjectsCivil TransportationStructural Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed
Design of structures in the field of civil transportation including bridges, and other structures such as culverts, retaining walls and sound walls
Maintain quality control of the work product and effectively complete projects on time and within budget
Helps resolve design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
Calculates quantity and cost estimates
May occasionally supervise and schedule work of other team members
Work and coordinate closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
Has limited direct client contact at staff level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis preferred but not required
6 or more years of design experience of bridge or marine structures
PE registration required
Prior experience of working on VDOT or other DOT projects preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) MathCAD and MicroStation (or AutoCAD) required
Experience using: STAAD (required) SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, DESCUS, Bentley LEAP Bridge Suite (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friend