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

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Demonstrates expertise in bridge and civil transportation structure design, with a strong focus on quality control, project management, and client interaction. Proficient in using engineering software and tools essential for structural analysis and design.

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PE RegistrationBridge Design ExperienceMathCADMicrostationSTAAD

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Hard Skills

Bridge DesignCivil EngineeringQuantity EstimationCost EstimationDesign Computation CheckingField InvestigationProject SchedulingProject SupervisionMultidisciplinary CollaborationDesign Problem Resolution

Soft Skills

Client InteractionTeam CoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMathCADMicrostationAutoCADSTAADSAP2000CSiBridgeLARSA 4DDESCUSBentley LEAP Bridge Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Registration

Industry Keywords

VDOT ProjectsCivil Transportation StructuresBridge RehabilitationMarine StructuresQuality Control

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, and checking design computations
Coordinate specific design aspects within projects
Calculate quantity and cost estimates
Lead project tasks by coordinating, scheduling, and supervising team members
Collaborate with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
Interact directly with clients through meetings, calls, and emails
Work as part of the Structural Group on bridge design and rehabilitation projects for VDOT, municipalities, and counties

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 required
Microstation (or AutoCAD) required
STAAD required
Experience with SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, DESCUS, and 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
Ability to navigate unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment during some site visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage
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 The 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