Bridge Engineer, Inspector

STV•Chicago, IL

1d•$146,678 - $167,632

About The Position

STV is seeking a Bridge Engineer, Inspector with a dual focus on Structural Design and Inspection Team Leadership. This role is designed for a structural expert who can support the design of complex new structures under AASHTO LRFD and AREMA specifications, while also serving as a certified Team Leader for NBIS bridge inspections. Qualifications Education: B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering Experience: 8–15 years of progressive experience in bridge design and inspection. Licensure: Illinois Professional Engineer, P.E. required Certifications: Completion of NHI Course 130055, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Current IDOT-Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader status. Technical Expertise: Proven track record designing new bridges according to AASHTO and AREMA standards. High proficiency in AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, and MicroStation, OpenBridge. Essential Functions Technical Design: Support or lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges. Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering. Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations, manage safety protocols, and mentor junior engineers during site visits. Key Responsibilities Structural Design: Lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges. Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering. Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Qualified Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations, manage safety protocols, and mentor junior engineers during site visits. Physical Requirements & Safety Ability to lead field teams in challenging environments, including working at heights, near active rail lines, and over water. Commitment to STV’s "Zero Harm" safety culture and the ability to coordinate complex field logistics (e.g., track time, flagging, and lane closures). Compensation Range: $146,678.11 - $167,632.13 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. 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Requirements

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering
8–15 years of progressive experience in bridge design and inspection.
Illinois Professional Engineer, P.E. required
Completion of NHI Course 130055, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
Current IDOT-Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader status.
Proven track record designing new bridges according to AASHTO and AREMA standards.
High proficiency in AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, and MicroStation, OpenBridge.
Ability to lead field teams in challenging environments, including working at heights, near active rail lines, and over water.
Commitment to STV’s "Zero Harm" safety culture and the ability to coordinate complex field logistics (e.g., track time, flagging, and lane closures).

Responsibilities

Support or lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges.
Serve as the Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections.
Lead the design and analysis for new highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges.
Serve as the Qualified Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships