Mid- Level Civil Engineer– Bridge Design, Inspection & Field Engineering (United States Forest Service)

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Mid-Level Civil Engineer– Bridge Design, Inspection & Field Engineering (United States Forest Service) to support disaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene within North Carolina’s National Forests. In this role, you will support the planning, assessment, design, and implementation of bridge repair and replacement projects essential to restoring safe public access and transportation infrastructure impacted by the storm.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Civil Engineer do?

The Mid-Level Civil Engineer– Bridge Design, Inspection & Field Engineering (United States Forest Service) will provide engineering and project support for the National Forests in North Carolina (NFsNC) Bridge Program, focusing on the assessment, design, drafting, contract development, and construction oversight of trail and roadway bridges. This role supports the full lifecycle of bridge and stream-crossing projects—from initial field assessments through design, permitting, and construction closeout.

What does a typical day look like?

You will:

Field & Assessment

• Conduct or oversee field site assessments of storm-damaged bridges and related infrastructure.
• Collect baseline survey data to support design of repairs, replacements, or new structures.
• Assist in evaluating multiple engineering courses of action based on site conditions.

Design & Project Development

• Plan, develop, and manage bridge project work as directed by the engineering program.
• Produce or review construction drawings, design packages, exhibits, technical reports, and specifications.
• Perform engineering design services including calculations, plan development, cost estimating, and CAD drafting (AutoCAD Civil 3D).

Contract Support & Construction Oversight

• Support contract preparation and procurement activities for bridge construction.
• Inspect bridge construction sites for conformance with plans, specifications, codes, and schedules.
• Document construction progress with detailed notes and photographs.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to the COR.
• Assist with responding to RFIs through product research and application of best practices.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Coordinate with Public Services, District staff, Planning/NEPA teams, and external partners.
• Support development of standard engineering templates, detail libraries, and cost databases.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineering staff when applicable.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the engineer we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5 years of structural/bridge engineering experience, including design and plan development.
• Experience preparing construction cost estimates and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and plan production.
• Strong understanding of bridge and stream-crossing design principles, both theoretical and practical.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and interpret geotechnical, hydrologic, and site conditions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills working with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FEMA, FHWA, USFS, or federal land managem