Lead Construction Design Engineer

Kokosing

. Develop temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure construction projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on safety, constructability, and code compliance. Proven ability to lead design teams, collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, and manage project schedules and engineering submittals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer License10 Years Of Design ExperienceProficiency With AutoCADStructural Capacity Analysis

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Hard Skills

Temporary Construction DesignShoring SystemsErection PlansBridge DemolitionConcrete FormworkSlope StabilityFoundationsEngineering Design SoftwareCost EstimationProject Scheduling

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationTime ManagementCritical ThinkingExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRISA-3DMathCADMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License In VirginiaProfessional Engineer License In Maryland

Industry Keywords

Bridge ProjectsInfrastructure ConstructionSafety ComplianceConstructability ReviewThird-Party Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure construction projects
Plan, design, and review temporary construction engineering designs for safety, constructability, and code compliance
Provide leadership and direction to design engineers and CAD modelers
Foster collaboration, innovation, accountability, and team member development
Collaborate with internal design, CAD, and field personnel and external clients, owners, vendors, and consultants
Work with construction operations teams to optimize means and methods and develop efficient designs
Coordinate project schedules for engineered submittals
Interpret contract and safety requirements and develop plans according to owner specifications
Manage third-party reviews and complete construction engineering submittals
Review project documents with estimating staff to develop pre-bid means, methods, and cost estimates
Represent the company in client and project management meetings
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field
Current Professional Engineer license in Virginia and/or Maryland, with ability to obtain other states as necessary
Minimum 10 years of design experience engineering temporary construction works (shoring, erection, demolition, etc.) for bridge/highway projects
Knowledge and experience with structural capacity analysis, shoring systems, cofferdams, erection plans, bridge demolition, concrete formwork, slope stability, and foundations
Able to learn additional engineering responsibilities and a variety of other engineered systems
Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA-3D, MathCAD, Microsoft Office products, and other engineering design software
Demonstrated time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate with estimating and operations staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan
Annual profit share