Bridge Engineer Jobs in Washington

Bridge Engineer jobs in Washington are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, public works, and major transit expansion across state and regional agencies, with openings for entry-level engineers through senior project leads. Seattle, Olympia, and Bellevue are the primary hiring metros, anchored by large employers like the Washington State Department of Transportation, King County Metro, and Jacobs Engineering. The most sought-after specializations in Washington include seismic retrofit design, timber and concrete bridge rehabilitation, and LRFD structural analysis for aging interstate infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerHDR
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring6
Work type73% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Technical Sales Engineer, Bridge
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Technical Sales Engineer, Bridge
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
Seattle, Washington
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$70k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Bridge Design Engineer
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Bridge Design Engineer
NV5
Vancouver, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$130k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)
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Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)
DOWL
Bellevue, Washington
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$74k.2 - $111k.3/yr
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Senior Bridge Engineer
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Senior Bridge Engineer
Horrocks
Seattle, Washington
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
$120k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Bridge Design Engineer
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Bridge Design Engineer
Jacobs
Bellevue, Washington
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$84k - $147k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Bridge Engineer Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
8 jobs
Bellevue
7 jobs
Vancouver
4 jobs
Kent
1 job
Olympia
1 job
Spokane
1 job

Bridge Engineer Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HDR3 open roles
DOWL3 open roles
Jacobs3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Government & Public Sector

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in bridge engineer jobs across Washington.

  • Active Washington Professional Engineer license or EIT registration with a path to PE
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited program
  • Experience with AASHTO LRFD bridge design standards and load rating procedures
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software such as CSiBridge, SAP2000, or LARSA 4D
  • Familiarity with WSDOT Bridge Design Manual and Local Agency Guidelines
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills for project reports and agency coordination

Bridge Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a bridge engineer in Washington?

Becoming a bridge engineer in Washington starts with a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Washington State Department of Licensing. After gaining qualifying work experience, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain a Washington PE license. Most public agency roles and senior private-sector positions require an active Washington PE before you can stamp bridge plans.

How much do bridge engineers make in Washington?

Bridge engineers in Washington earn a median of about $110,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,840 for the lowest 10% to over $160,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire bridge engineers in Washington?

Employers hiring bridge engineers in Washington right now include HDR, DOWL, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's dense network of public agencies, tribal nations, and design-build contractors makes it one of the more active hiring environments in the Pacific Northwest for bridge-focused engineers.

Which Washington cities have the most bridge engineer jobs?

Seattle, Bellevue, and Vancouver account for the largest concentration of bridge engineer openings in Washington. Seattle dominates because of WSDOT regional offices, King County Metro transit projects, and a deep bench of consulting firms, while surrounding suburban centers reflect active project pipelines tied to Sound Transit expansion and interstate corridor upgrades.

Are there remote bridge engineer jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're rare. About 73% of bridge engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most bridge work. The portions most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are preliminary design, load rating analysis, and report writing, while field inspection, construction observation, and agency-facing roles almost always require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a bridge engineer in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to WSDOT's Engineering Internship Program or its entry-level Transportation Engineer series, which are designed for recent graduates and do not require a PE license. King County and several large Washington consulting firms including Parametrix and Perteet also run new-graduate associate roles. Earning your EIT designation before applying and building a portfolio of academic bridge design projects will sharpen your candidacy for these openings.

Where can I find and apply to bridge engineer jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to bridge engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across public agencies, transit authorities, and private consulting firms. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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