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Careers in bridge engineering involve conducting structural analysis to ensure the strength and safety of highway structures and preparing structural design and project deployment documents (drawings, specifications, budgets, estimates, etc.)

Senior Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with specialization in structural engineering, supplemented by three to five (3 to 5) years of engineering experience in structural design.Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Senior Bridge Engineer

Job Description: Senior Bridge Engineers development and/or review roadway designs, utility plans, drainage reports, stormwater quality plans, performing bridge analysis and design computations, and other various related design elements associated with public transportation infrastructure and facilities.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $104,690
Minimum Years Experience Required: 8
Education & Work Experience:
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
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Senior Project Engineer

Job Description:  Senior Project Engineers lead and manage structural design efforts of major highway, rail and movable bridge projects.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $94,796
Minimum Years Experience Required: 6-8
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
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Bridge Design Engineer

Job Description: A Bridge Engineer conducts structural analysis to ensure the strength and safety of highway structures, prepares structural design and contract documents including drawings, specifications, and estimates; participates in preparing project budgets and schedules, participates in meetings with clients and project team members, and reviews structural calculations and contract documents prepared by others.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $75,000 - $104,700
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with specialization in structural engineering, supplemented by three to five (3 to 5) years of engineering experience in structural design.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
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Mid Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

Bridge Inspection Engineer

Job Description: Bridge Inspection Engineers focus on the structural integrity of a bridge, checking for fractures in concrete, rust on metal supports and other problems that affect the overall condition of the bridge. 
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $75,000
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0-2
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
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Project Engineer

Job Description: Project Engineers plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and budget parameters.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $84,670
Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
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Entry Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Engineering Technician

Job Description: Engineering Technicians read and review project drawings and plans to determine the sizes of structures, observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design, and help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $55,800
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0.5-2
Education & Work Experience:
  • Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology
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