Senior Structural Engineer – Bridge Focus

Moffatt & Nichol

. Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design, particularly in bridge and marine structures, with a strong focus on project management, quality control, and client interaction. Proficient in using engineering software and tools to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Civil Engineering DegreePE RegistrationBridge Design ExperienceSTAAD ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Bridge DesignMarine Structure DesignQuantity EstimationCost EstimationQuality ControlField InvestigationsDesign ComputationsProject SchedulingProject SupervisionMulti-Discipline Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent Planning SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MathCADMicrostationAutoCADSTAADSAP2000CSiBridgeLARSA 4DDESCUSBentley LEAP Bridge Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Registration

Industry Keywords

VDOT ProjectsDOT ProjectsNIST 800-171 Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports
Design bridges and other civil transportation structures, including culverts, retaining walls, and sound walls
Maintain quality control of work products and complete projects on time and within budget
Resolve design problems through field investigations, inspections, detailed design work, detailed checking of design computations, and coordination of design aspects
Calculate quantity and cost estimates
Lead project tasks by coordinating, scheduling, and supervising team members
Collaborate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
Interact directly with clients through in-person meetings, calls, and emails
Perform primarily office-based work, with some site visits that may require navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis preferred but not required
10 or more years of design experience of bridge or marine structures
Design experience in both bridge and marine structures is a plus
PE registration required
Prior experience working on VDOT or other DOT projects preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
MathCAD and Microstation (or AutoCAD) required
Experience using STAAD required
Experience using SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, DESCUS, or Bentley LEAP Bridge Suite preferred
Must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Must have the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and present required documentation at hire
Must have excellent planning and communication skills
Ability to work with other staff in a project team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match
Wellness Program with financial incentives
Monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists
Access to a Healthwise Pharmacist
Mindfulness apps including Calm and BetterHelp
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
7 paid holidays
Floating holiday
401(k) match
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Training opportunities
Leadership Development Program
Formal Mentoring program
Active Young Professionals group
Pet Insurance