Bridge Design Engineer

Job Listing ID: 4313530 Job Title: Bridge Design Engineer

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: La Grande

Date Posted: 07/18/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40

Shift: Day Shift

Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary: We are looking to hire a self-driven and passionate civil or structural engineer to work closely with our lead bridge engineer who has over 25 years of experience designing short and mid-span steel girder and prestressed concrete bridges. We will expedite your career in bridge design by integrating you into a team-oriented work environment where your skills will be honed with interesting and challenging design tasks, state-of-the-art technology and face-to-face interactions with clients and contractors. Furthermore, we offer annual training budgets for outside short courses and seminars to build your bridge design skills and your professional network. Our commitment to your career growth leveraged with your desire to succeed will quickly move your career from project support to project management and beyond.

Responsibilities:

* Provide design engineering, including development of drawings and specifications for roadways,

culverts, small and mid-span bridges, etc. to be used by contractors or owners for construction improvements.

* Provide project management for the design team.

* Provide in-field technical assistance for construction, utilities coordination, and subconsultant

management and coordination.

* Coordinate environmental permits and clearances.

* Coordinate with clients and contractors.

* Prepare cost estimates and quantity take-offs.

* Participate in public meetings.

* Meet the financial goals for both the client and the company.

Qualifications:

* A four-year civil or structural engineering degree from an accredited university.

* Two to five years of design experience developing bridge drawings and specifications.

* Familiarity with ODOT and/or WSDOT funding programs and procedures (preferred but not

mandatory).

* Experience completing 'local agency' type roadway and bridge projects. (preferred but not

mandatory).

* Training and/or classes in prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, and steel.

* An Oregon Professional Engineer's License, or the ability to obtain one within one to three years

of employment.

* Valid driver's license.

Desired Skills and Experience:

* Public speaking skills with experience participating in meetings with clients, the public, and

contractors.

* Familiarity with municipal infrastructure funding programs and procedures.

* Experience in developing and writing planning documents, work agreements, and task orders.

* Experience with Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and other PDF tools is desired but not mandatory.

* Experience working with subconsultants.

* Willingness to contribute to a team environment.

* Experience with scheduling, managing resources, and producing timely deliverables.

* An interest in developing effective, long-lasting relationships with clients, peers, and

management.

Job Classification: Civil Engineers

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Compensation

Salary: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per Year Depending on Experience

Additional Benefit Information: Excellent benefits, including paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, and 100 percent company-paid employee health, life, and disability insurance. Approximately 85 to 90 percent of family medical is also covered.

Job Requirements

Experience Required: At least 4 years

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A