Detroit, MI
115 days ago
Lead Bridge Design Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks an experienced Lead Bridge Design Engineer to join our team in Michigan.

As the Lead Bridge Design Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of bridge design projects, from conceptualization to completion. Your role will involve leading a team of engineers, collaborating with clients, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in compliance with industry standards and regulations. This position requires a strong background in bridge design, project management, and team leadership.

Role Accountabilities:

Lead and manage bridge design projects, ensuring they are completed within scope, budget, and schedule. Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Supervise and mentor a team of bridge design engineers, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing. Assist in marketing and proposal preparation and Assist with the completion of bid documents for various municipal and public clients Cultivate a positive team culture that emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and efficiency. Develop and review detailed bridge plans, specifications, and construction documents. Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including those set by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project execution. Collaborate with clients to identify additional services and support business development initiatives. Implement and enforce quality control processes to guarantee the accuracy and precision of bridge design deliverables. Conduct thorough reviews of project documentation to identify and address potential issues. Stay updated on relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring project compliance. Ensure that bridge designs adhere to safety and environmental guidelines. Effectively communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders. Prepare and deliver technical presentations as needed.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in bridge design and project management. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Michigan. Experience with MDOT bid document preparation utilizing OBD, BrR, and other software.

Key Skills and Abilities:

Working routinely with OBD and drainage software Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams. Proficiency in bridge design software and tools such as Bentley LEAP Bridge, STAAD, or similar. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge design standards and procedures.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $145,600.


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