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Sr Bridge Engineer/Task Lead, Bridges and Structures

David Evans and Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
1600 Broadway (Show on map)
Jul 05, 2025
Sr. Bridge Engineer/Task Lead, Bridges and Structures Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets: Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.

The Bridges and Structures team is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer and Task Leader in Denver, CO.

As a Sr. Bridge Engineer, you will provide technical excellence, leadership, and project management across a wide range of structural engineering efforts-from new design and construction engineering to preservation, rehabilitation, and load rating. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate directly with clients to solve challenging infrastructure problems.

What You'll Do Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of bridge design deliverables, including concept reports, structure selection reports, design calculations, construction documents, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Manage and execute bridge planning, design, construction engineering, and rehabilitation, projects.
  • Oversee and perform structural analyses and develop or check design calculations in accordance with AASHTO LRFD and other applicable codes.
  • Provide technical quality control, checking engineering deliverables for accuracy, code compliance, and design excellence.
  • Deliver bridge load rating analyses and retrofit recommendations.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers; foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
  • Actively participate in client relations, helping translate client needs into project deliverables and technical solutions.
  • Support business development activities including proposal writing, pursuit strategy, and client presentations.
What You Bring Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in bridge and structural engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado (or ability to obtain within one year)
  • Proficiency with bridge design and analysis software such as SAP2000, Midas Civil, LARSA 4D, PG Super, LEAP Concrete, LPile, BRASS, CSiBridge, OpenRoads Designer, spColumn
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu
  • Solid knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and DOT design standards
  • Strong communication skills and proven ability to thrive in team-oriented environments
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Familiarity with CDOT or other public agency bridge design standards
What we offer David Evans and Associates?

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits We Offer:
  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
  • Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
  • Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
  • Retirement: 401k plan
  • Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
  • Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
  • Potential salary range: $135,000 - $195,000

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO.

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