Structural Bridge Engineer

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to join our growing Structural Engineering Department in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle or Issaquah). This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that serve the communities where we live and work. Our team delivers planning, engineering, and construction management services for transportation, industrial, and environmental projects throughout the United States, with a strong emphasis on local and regional work across Washington and Oregon. The projects you’ll support will primarily be located in the Pacific Northwest. If you are passionate about bridge engineering and are ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values technical excellence and collaboration, we encourage you to apply. 

Position Overview

In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, marine structures, and other miscellaneous structural systems. Depending on experience level, under supervision of more senior engineers you will participate in small to medium-sized structural projects or serve as a technical contributor on larger, multidisciplinary efforts. You will work both independently and collaboratively, with mentorship and support available while maintaining responsibility for structural tasks, coordinating with internal teams. 

Your Responsibilities as a Structural Bridge Engineer:

• Plan, analyze, and design transportation structures, including preparation of engineering calculations and technical reports. 
• Participation is preparation of plans, specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates (PS&E packages) 
• Perform bridge load rating 
• Conduct structural modeling and analysis using industry-standard software 
• Prepare engineering reports and technical memoranda 
• Review shop drawings and provide construction-phase engineering support 
• Assist with or lead construction cost estimation and quantity takeoffs 
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions 

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related, MS in Structural Engineering preferred 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• 4+ years of progressively responsible structural design experience 
• Experience in concrete, steel, and/or prestressed concrete bridge design is preferred 
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 
• Familiarity with Washington State and/or Oregon transportation agency standards is prefe