Senior Bridge Project Engineer

TYPSA US

Senior Structures Project Engineer at TYPSA leading complex bridge design projects in California. Must have extensive experience with Caltrans design standards and bridge type selection.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Engineer-of-Record and technical lead for all phases of transportation structure projects
Perform, check, and seal advanced structural design calculations
Lead the preparation and documentation of Bridge Selection Reports (BSRs)
Develop final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages
Manage project budgets, scopes, and schedules for structures tasks
Interface directly with Caltrans personnel and regional agencies
Prepare fee proposals for structural engineering design and construction observation work
Conduct field assessments, site visits, and inspection of existing and new structures/facilities
Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level and intermediate engineering staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Master’s degree in structural engineering preferred
Minimum experience of ten (10) years in bridge design
In-depth knowledge of Caltrans policies, procedures, standard plans, and design manuals (BDS, SDC, etc.)
Proven experience in successfully completing key project phases
Experience with different bridge substructure and superstructure types common in California
Required P.E. certification in Civil Engineering (CA)
Certification in additional states is a plus
S.E. certification in California is a plus
Eligibility for PE registration in adjacent southwestern states (AZ, NV) is a plus
Experience in DOT and municipality in all facets of engineering for CA
Strong analytical, problem-solving and data management skills
Proficiency in bridge engineering software (LEAP Bridge Concrete/Steel, CSIBridge, MathCAD, RISA, LPile)
Advanced proficiency in CADD software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
life insurance
short and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
Paid-time-Off
401(k) plan

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

structural design calculationsbridge designproject managementdata managementfield assessmentssite visitsconstruction observationbridge engineering

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmentoringtechnical guidance

Certifications

P.E. certification in Civil Engineering (CA)S.E. certification in California