Senior Bridge Design Engineer New Atlanta, GA

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

As our Senior Bridge Design Engineer, lead transformative bridge design projects while at the forefront of solving our clients' most complex bridge challenges. In this pivotal role, you'll develop innovative solutions to complex bridge challenges, serve as a trusted client advisor, and mentor the next generation of bridge engineers. You'll combine deep technical expertise with client relationship management to deliver exceptional projects while driving business development efforts across the region and maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the delivery of bridge design projects, ensuring high-quality, client-focused experience for agencies such as GDOT, as well as cities and counties throughout Georgia
• Lead bridge design and production efforts for GDOT across all phases of development, including design, calculation checking, and in-depth technical review as needed
• Develop unique, innovative solutions to complex bridge engineering challenges for active projects and pursuits
• Serve as Client Service Manager for diverse clients including state departments of transportation and municipal agencies
• Mentor junior staff, fostering technical growth and professional development
• Collaborate with other B&N offices on pursuits, projects, and technical challenges
• Manage transportation projects of varying complexity
• Support business development efforts to grow our regional practice

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of employment, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure
• 10+ years of bridge design experience
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads software, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proactive leader who empowers and elevates team members through mentorship and support
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

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