Structures Engineer (Bridge)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Job Description
Dewberry is seeking a responsible, highly motivated, and detail oriented individual to join our structures department in Rancho Cordova, CA as a Structures Engineer (Bridge). The successful candidate will be part of a team designing simple and complex bridges (primarily of concrete and steel construction) and a variety of transportation related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures, and other miscellaneous structures). The candidate will be involved in the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages, field inspections, and performing construction design support services. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to deliver important infrastructure projects for our clients as well as help them solve their most challenging problems. This position is ideal for a candidate looking to expand their technical skills on interesting and challenging projects, and have the upward mobility potential to advance their career.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
- Independently prepares project plan and estimate (P&E) packages including quantities, calculations, reports, and exhibits on small to mid level projects
- Works as part of a team preparing project plan and estimate (P&E) packages including quantities, calculations, reports, and exhibits on large level projects
- Prepares notes for specification writers
- Works closely and coordinates with other disciplines including CAD drafters
- Participates and leads efforts in utility, permitting, and subconsultant coordination on projects
- Prepares QA/QC checklist packages per internal standards
- Mentors younger staff
- Assists in preparing proposal write-ups and exhibits
- Participates and leads efforts in internal technical trainings
- Prepares RE Pending Files and is involved with bidding and construction support services
- Attends periodic site visits, structures observations, and other field meetings
Required Skills & Required Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited 4-year engineering college
- Master’s degree is preferred
- California Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred
- 5+ years of experience in bridge and retaining wall projects
- Experience designing transportation related structures projects to Caltrans and local agency standards
- Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications with Caltrans Amendments
- Preference for knowledge of CTBridge, CSiBridge, VBent, CTAbut, LPile, and/or similar analysis programs
- Proficiency using CADD (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred)
- Strong leadership skills and desire to deliver the highest quality projects to our clients
- Proficient in MS Office (WORD and EXCEL)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong desire to grow technical and project management skills
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.