Bridge Engineering Group Manager

Burnsville, Minnesota

What we’re looking for in talent and experience.

We are seeking a Bridge Engineering Group Manager to lead our Bridge Group in the Burnsville, MN office. This role will oversee 3–5 bridge staff and help deliver bridge, structural, transportation, and related infrastructure projects for state, local government, and private clients. The position combines technical leadership, project management, staff development, client service, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Bridge Engineering Group
• Provide technical leadership for bridge design, rehabilitation, analysis, load ratings, studies, and inspections
• Oversee scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, deliverables, and quality control
• Review plans, reports, specifications, estimates, calculations, and agency submittals
• Serve as a primary technical and client contact for bridge projects
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, participating in interviews, and helping position the firm for bridge and transportation pursuits
• Coordinate workload, staffing, training, and professional development

What we offer.
How we like to work.

Our Benefits

It’s no secret. The better you treat your talent, the happier they are. That’s why we’ve been especially thoughtful about what we provide our employees. Yes, we want you to create the best work of your career with us, but as importantly, we want you to be happy doing it.

What we’re looking for in you.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a small technical team.
  • Strong background in bridge design, rehabilitation, structural analysis, load ratings, and transportation projects.
  • Experience managing bridge projects for state, local government, and transportation agency clients.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, schedules, and team assignments.
  • Experience with AASHTO LRFD, MnDOT standards, and bridge design manuals.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis, bridge design, production software, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication skills with clients, public agencies, teams, subconsultants, and contractors.
  • Minimum 10 years of bridge or structural engineering experience, including project management and staff leadership.
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field, with Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Minnesota or the ability to obtain it.
  • Additional qualifications include a valid driver’s license, eligibility to work in the United States, and the ability to travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, and agency coordination

Stuff we’re stopping short of assuming.

If you’ve gotten this far, we know these are things you have, and you probably have them in spades. But just in case:

  • Knowledge of CADD software, preferably MicroStation
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Experience supervising staff

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