Principal Bridge Engineer

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is expanding our Bridge/Structural practice in Ohio and seeking a motivated Bridge Engineering Project Manager to lead impactful bridge and structural projects throughout the region. This role is ideal for an experienced structural engineer who enjoys hands-on design but is ready to step into broader project leadership, client engagement, and strategic growth responsibilities.

As a Bridge/Structural Engineer with CEC, you will take ownership of bridge design and plan development, lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts, and provide technical guidance on a wide range of structure types (including roadway, railroad, and pedestrian structures). You will also have opportunities to contribute to bridge inspections, load ratings, and community-focused transportation projects. With 32 offices and over 1,500 employee-owners, you'll collaborate alongside talented engineers, engaged mentors, and supportive leaders who are committed to your long-term success.

Responsibilities:

Lead structural design, plan development, and project delivery, ensuring a seamless and positive client experience.
• Support and contribute to CEC's strategy for growing our bridge and transportation practice across the Ohio market.
• Collaborate on pursuits, proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules for public-sector transportation clients.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including roadway, geotechnical, survey, and permitting professionals.
• Provide technical leadership through quality assurance, design oversight, and review of bridge calculations, reports, and plan sets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted technical resource.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, with opportunities to participate in outreach and training initiatives.

Why CEC?

• We're 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year.
• Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles.
• Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool.
• Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more.
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join.
• Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work-life balance and professional autonomy.
• Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 10+ years of progressive experience delivering bridge design projects, including design-bid-build and design-build.
• Proven experience developing proposals and building strong client relationships.
• ODOT and/or OTIC design experience required.
• Experience in marketing, business development, project pursuits, and proposal preparation is a plus.
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads, Civil 3D, and industry-standard bridge design software.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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