National Bridge Design Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead intricate bridge engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring exceptional technical quality and sound engineering judgment.

• Address advanced structural challenges involving steel and concrete systems, curved girders, seismic and ice loading, and other specialized conditions.

• Perform independent technical reviews, including oversight of third-party designs, to guarantee accuracy, safety, constructability, and compliance.

• Foster robust engineering practices and promote continuous improvement in design methodologies, tools, quality management, and technical standards across the Bridge & Structures practice.

• Anticipate emerging technical and market trends, assisting in guiding investments in capabilities, tools, and services that enhance Ulteig's long-term success.

• Act as a project manager or technical lead on bridge and structural projects for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and tribal entities.

• Develop and oversee scopes, budgets, and schedules with disciplined execution and clear communication.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.

• Cultivate and enhance relationships with key clients, including state and local agencies, tribal nations, and industry partners.

• Serve as a technical win leader on strategic pursuits by shaping win themes and project approaches, contributing to proposals with Market and Sales teams, and representing design strategy in select interviews to bolster Ulteig’s presence in priority geographies.

• Represent Ulteig with professionalism, technical credibility, and a strong commitment to client success.

• Actively develop the technical expertise of the team by mentoring engineers on judgment, constructability, and client-facing technical communication.

• Contribute to the long-term advancement of the Bridge and Structures team through knowledge sharing, training support, and active participation in team culture.

• Promote an inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are respected, and team members feel a sense of belonging.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Extensive experience in bridge engineering, including the design and evaluation of steel and concrete structures for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, or tribal entities.

• Proficiency in utilizing advanced bridge analysis and design software such as RISA, STAAD.Pro, MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, OpenBridge Designer, or similar platforms.

• Proven capability to tackle complex structural challenges involving curved girders, seismic and ice loading, and other advanced technical conditions.

• Demonstrated experience in leading bridge projects or significant technical components with accountability for quality, schedules, and client communication.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to clients, partners, and team members.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise disciplined technical judgment in fast-paced project environments.

• Commitment to quality, safety, and professional integrity in all aspects of project delivery.

• Authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture