Bridge Engineer

Stantec

Bridge Engineer preparing structural designs and analyses for transportation projects in Atlanta. Joining Stantec's dynamic Transportation group to contribute innovative solutions.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare structural design calculations, plans and contract documents in accordance with applicable design and agency standards (i.e. GDOT or SCDOT, AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.)
Develop plan submissions for all manner of structural transportation projects
Perform structural analysis of new designs and existing structures (bridges and other transportation structures)
Lead and review conceptual design alternatives to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions
Lead and review preliminary and final design and plans and load ratings
Potentially perform inspection of simple and complex bridges along with preparing the inspection reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas
Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications is required
Experience with GDOT or SCDOT design criteria and requirements is preferred
Experience in developing plans using Bentley MicroStation
Bridge load rating experience using AASHTOWare BrR is preferred
Understanding of national and state bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred
Bridge Condition Inspection experience is a plus
Excellent verbal and written skills
Experience with bridge design/analysis software
Minimum of 5 years structural engineering experience on bridges and other transportation structures
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. Master’s degree is preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Georgia or South Carolina or the ability to obtain within 12 months.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
A wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural design calculationsstructural analysisbridge load ratingbridge designdesign solutionsinspection reportsAASHTO Bridge Design Specificationsbridge inspection methodsreport preparationstructural engineering

Soft Skills

collaborationcreative thinkingcritical thinkingcommunicationleadershipreviewingengagementproblem-solvinginnovationteamwork

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registrationBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil EngineeringMaster’s degree in Structural Engineering