Associate Civil Engineer - Bridge / Structures
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Associate Bridge Engineer to join our Denver Bridge and Structures team! In this role you will get to work on some of the most exciting and impactful infrastructure projects that will positively impact your community!
Our Denver office has a long history of supporting local, national, and international bridge projects. We specialize in post-tensioned concrete segmental design and also deliver projects using steel, prestressed girder, and conventional bridge design methods.
As part of our team, you’ll contribute to both alternative delivery (APD) and traditional design projects across North America, often tackling complex and technically challenging structures.
Current and recent projects include:
- Structural modeling to raise the bridge deck of an existing cable-stayed bridge
- Long-span segmental alternatives analysis
- Prestressed girder light-rail guideway design
- Multiple conventional highway bridge designs
If you find exploring new ideas in a workgroup to be exciting and challenging in a good way, you’ll be inspired in our environment. We believe that pursuing new concepts is a great way to move forward, so we want to hear a variety of thoughts from our team.
We value people who enjoy the give-and-take involved in exploring new possibilities. We appreciate people who have original thoughts and feel comfortable sharing them. If you value a culture that encourages the pursuit of new ideas, become a permanent member of our team.
We have proficiency in all bridge designs including Long Span bridges, Segmental bridges, Cable Stayed bridges, Movable bridges and Suspension Bridges as well as conventional bridges. We are looking for a Bridge Design Engineer to join our team of experts – to build bridges, enrich skylines and improve the efficiency of transportation!
We offer mentoring, training, education reimbursement, a bonus for your first PE license, great benefits and competitive salaries!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Have the interest and ability to work on multiple bridge projects at once.
- Determine creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex bridge engineering problems and select the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives.
- Assure that the bridges are designed in accordance with approved Federal, State and local agency requirements as well as following accepted industry practices and procedures.
- Your deliverables may include structural designs for single and multi-span, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, precast concrete, segmental concrete, and steel bridges.
- Provide structural specifications, estimating, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed engineering analyses.
- Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses.
- Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
- May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a design engineer for a specific structure on intermediate to large scale projects.
- Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING:
- 0-3 years of bridge design and engineering experience on bridge projects, including design-build and other alternative delivery projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High knowledge level of MS Office tools, CAD proficiency (Microstation preferred), and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of industry standards and applicable structural engineering software.
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering with structural emphasis or structural engineering required.
WHAT PREFERRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING:
- EIT is a plus
- Internship experience is a plus
- Masters / Graduate level degree is strongly preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $26.25 - $45.96We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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