Mid Level Bridge Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level bridge design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior staff, and make technical decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Modjeski and Masters, DOWL, and Larson Design hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to join our growing team in Florida and help deliver innovative bridge solutions that connect communities and support critical transportation infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who is eager to advance their career while working on complex, high-impact projects in Florida and across the United States. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you'll contribute to the design of structures that make a lasting difference, leveraging the latest engineering practices and technologies to solve real-world challenges.
WSB was founded on the belief that culture drives results, and we've built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire one another to develop thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond today's challenges to the opportunities of tomorrow. Our team is empowered to innovate, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact in an environment that values both personal and professional growth. If you are a Structural Engineer with FDOT experience who shares our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, we invite you to forge ahead with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design
- Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Manage and lead multi-disciplinary projects from proposal stage, through design, and design services during construction
- Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs
- Develop, prepare and review reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions
- Conduct engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineer, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and others as needed
- Deliver professional presentations
- Participation in meetings with clients and project team members
- Conduct quality review of structural calculations and contract documents
- Stay up-to-date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in civil, or structural engineering is required from an ABET accredited university
- 3+ years of experience working on FDOT Bridge projects (state or local agency)
- Professional Engineer's licenses in Florida with 6+ years of experience
- Proficiency in structural analysis programs such as Midas Civil and familiarity with industry software such as Bentley OpenBridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, and MDX
- Proficiency in structural detailing in MicroStation and AutoCAD
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
- Enthusiastic, can-do attitude, and strong team work ethic
- Good organization skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team and exercise independent initiative
- Ability to work 40 hours a week
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, occasional travel or field visits may be required to support
- Open to remote candidates residing in Florida, with experience working on FDOT projects
WHO WE ARE
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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INTRODUCTION
Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to join our growing team in Florida and help deliver innovative bridge solutions that connect communities and support critical transportation infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who is eager to advance their career while working on complex, high-impact projects in Florida and across the United States. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you'll contribute to the design of structures that make a lasting difference, leveraging the latest engineering practices and technologies to solve real-world challenges.
WSB was founded on the belief that culture drives results, and we've built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire one another to develop thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond today's challenges to the opportunities of tomorrow. Our team is empowered to innovate, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact in an environment that values both personal and professional growth. If you are a Structural Engineer with FDOT experience who shares our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, we invite you to forge ahead with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design
- Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Manage and lead multi-disciplinary projects from proposal stage, through design, and design services during construction
- Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs
- Develop, prepare and review reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions
- Conduct engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineer, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and others as needed
- Deliver professional presentations
- Participation in meetings with clients and project team members
- Conduct quality review of structural calculations and contract documents
- Stay up-to-date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in civil, or structural engineering is required from an ABET accredited university
- 3+ years of experience working on FDOT Bridge projects (state or local agency)
- Professional Engineer's licenses in Florida with 6+ years of experience
- Proficiency in structural analysis programs such as Midas Civil and familiarity with industry software such as Bentley OpenBridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, and MDX
- Proficiency in structural detailing in MicroStation and AutoCAD
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
- Enthusiastic, can-do attitude, and strong team work ethic
- Good organization skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team and exercise independent initiative
- Ability to work 40 hours a week
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, occasional travel or field visits may be required to support
- Open to remote candidates residing in Florida, with experience working on FDOT projects
WHO WE ARE
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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Mid Level Bridge Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level bridge design engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led structural analysis, produced permit-ready drawings, or coordinated directly with clients and agencies without constant supervision. Emphasize familiarity with AASHTO standards, load rating, and design software like LEAP or OpenBridge. Applications that show you resolved a real design problem, rather than supported someone else who did, stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level bridge design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level bridge design engineers right now include Modjeski and Masters, DOWL, and Larson Design, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large engineering consultancies, state transportation departments, and infrastructure-focused contractors that need engineers who can carry projects through design phases with limited senior oversight.
Are there remote mid level bridge design engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is more field-adjacent than many engineering disciplines. About 73% of mid level bridge design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common. Fully remote roles tend to focus on analysis, drafting, and report writing, while positions involving site visits or agency coordination typically require some in-person presence.
How do I move up to a mid level bridge design engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating project depth, not just time on the job. Engineers who reach mid level have typically taken ownership of discrete deliverables, such as a full set of structural plans or a load rating report, and can point to measurable outcomes. Building proficiency in design software, AASHTO standards, and agency review processes, alongside a few projects where you drove the technical work, is what makes the step realistic.
Which industries hire the most mid level bridge design engineers?
Mid Level bridge design engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because aging infrastructure, federal funding programs, and ongoing highway expansion projects require engineers who can contribute to complex design work with real project accountability rather than purely supporting senior staff.