Open since Aug 2026
Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer
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Leads structural design, analysis, load rating and condition assessment for bridges and transportation structures, including calculations, drawings, cost estimates and construction-phase support. Works on new structures, rehabilitations and inspections across diverse materials.
About this role
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer.
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Infrastructure – Transportation business practice in the Mid Atlantic Sector, based in Fairfax, VA. Project types will be diverse and include, but not be limited to, new structures, rehabilitation of existing structures, and inspections and load rating of existing structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and transit/railway facilities. The projects will involve a wide variety of structure types, foundations and materials.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Structural design for all project types, including complex bridges;
- Schematic/geometric layout design of new structures;
- Perform analysis and design calculations according to the applicable design codes; use computer programs as appropriate;
- Conduct load rating analysis for bridges;
- Prepare plan drawings and details, construction specifications and design calculations;
- Conduct on-site inspection, analysis and condition assessment of existing structures;
- Perform Construction and Life Cycle Cost estimates;
- Construction phase engineering support including reviews of shop drawings and requests for information;
- Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for structural work and be responsible for quality assurance of deliverables.
- This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Employees may be based in our Fairfax, Washington, DC, or Towson offices.
What your experience looks like
- BS in Civil/Structural Engineering
- PE required Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in at least one of the DMV (DC, MD, VA) jurisdictions is required
- Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible relevant experience
- Knowledge AASHTO and bridge analysis, design and detailing preferred
- Knowledge of structural analysis software including SAP-CSI, AASHTOWareBrR, LARSA 4D or similar preferred
- Proficient with MicroStation and AutoCAD preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $145,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
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