STEM OPT Bridge Engineer Jobs
Bridge Engineer roles in structural and civil engineering qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved STEM CIP code in civil or structural engineering.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Bridge Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Civil engineering (14.0801) and structural engineering (14.0803) both qualify, but dual-degree or interdisciplinary programs sometimes carry a non-STEM CIP code that disqualifies the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify employer ID or search the E-Verify employer search portal directly. Engineering firms with federal contracts are usually enrolled, but smaller regional bridge consultancies often are not, which would block your STEM OPT extension.
Target firms with active federal infrastructure contracts
Firms holding FHWA or Army Corps of Engineers contracts must comply with federal contractor E-Verify requirements, making them structurally more likely to be enrolled and experienced with OPT students than state-only or private-sector firms.
Build your I-983 training plan around PE licensure milestones
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Frame objectives around structural analysis software proficiency, load rating methodologies, and AASHTO standards, which directly map to bridge engineering job duties and strengthen DSO approval.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by E-Verify enrollment
Search Bridge Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by verified E-Verify employer status using DOL LCA data, so you're not spending time on firms that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Understand cap-gap timing relative to PE exam schedules
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Align your EIT exam and PE exam prep timeline with this window so a status gap doesn't interrupt licensure requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a civil engineering or structural engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, both civil engineering and structural engineering degrees are on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm your exact CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles, since interdisciplinary programs sometimes carry a non-qualifying code even when the coursework is technical.
Is the E-Verify requirement a real barrier for bridge engineering firms?
It can be. Large engineering consultancies and firms holding federal or state transportation contracts are typically enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of those contracts. Smaller regional firms or niche specialty contractors may not be. Always confirm enrollment directly with HR before investing time in an application process, since your STEM OPT extension is blocked without it.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Bridge Engineer role?
Your I-983 must connect your daily job duties to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For bridge engineering, that means listing specific technical skills you'll develop: structural load analysis, finite element modeling, inspection methodology, or bridge rating software. Generic job descriptions are often rejected. Work with your DSO and employer supervisor to draft objectives that reference actual project types and engineering standards you'll apply on the job.
How do I find Bridge Engineer employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters Bridge Engineer job listings by verified E-Verify enrollment using DOL LCA disclosure data, so you can focus only on employers who can legally support your STEM OPT extension. For additional verification, the E-Verify employer search tool lets you look up any firm by name or employer ID before you apply.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition before my OPT expires?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, or until USCIS makes a decision if the petition is still pending. You can continue working for the same employer without interruption. Your DSO must issue a new I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension for your records.