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Senior Bridge Engineer

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Senior Bridge Engineer leads design efforts for steel and concrete bridges, coordinates junior engineers and CAD teams, and ensures projects meet agency standards and client needs.

About this role

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer
Location –Chicago, IL
Job Type – Hybrid
Requisition ID - SENIO005891
Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Chicago, IL office.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Lead and coordinate engineering design efforts by by guiding junior and mid-level engineers and working collaboratively with CADD teams to develop plans, specifications, and estimates for the preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, culverts, and sign structures.
  • Identify and understand technical requirements and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, determine staffing needs, and execute projects, ensuring quality control throughout.​
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures, ensuring design solutions align with agency requirements, contract documents, and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, such as Illinois DOT and Illinois Tollway to discuss project progress, technical requirements, and design solutions.
  • Prepare technical reports, including Bridge Condition Reports (BCRs), structural evaluation memos, feasibility studies, and other project documentation.
  • Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
  • Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
  • Assist in providing construction support, including reviewing of shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and other construction related issues.
  • Collaborate with other bridge departments, offering assistance and sharing expertise across different office locations.

    • Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred, PhD a plus).
  • Active Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
  • Familiarity with Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, and Chicago DOT standards and procedures.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of structural engineering principles and bridge design methodologies.
  • Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including curved structures, retaining wall systems, culverts, and sign structures. Experience with railroad bridges is a plus.
  • Design experience using AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering software, including Midas Civil, CSi Bridge, SAP2000, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; LEAP Bridge and MDX Software for steel and prestressed concrete girder design; and LEAP Bridge and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations and verification. Experienced in MicroStation and OpenRoads/Bridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
  • Ability to perform full hand calculations for verification of superstructure and substructure components, including superstructure components, piers, abutments, retaining walls, and deep foundations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in coordinating with clients, preparing technical reports (BCRs, feasibility studies), and responding to RFIs and submittals.

    • Skills

    AASHTO LRFDACIAISCAREMABCRsBridgesCADD CoordinationCalculation VerificationChicago DOT StandardsCSI BridgeCurved StructuresExcelFeasibility StudiesGirder DesignIllinois DOT StandardsIllinois Tollway StandardsLEAP BridgeLPILEMathCADMDXMicroStationMIDAS CivilOpenRoads/Bridge ModelerPlan PreparationRailroad BridgesRetaining WallsRFIsSAP2000Shop DrawingsSign StructuresSTAAD.ProStructural AnalysisSubstructure Design

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