Civil Engineer – Bridge Design (Level 1 Bridge & Culvert Design)

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About the Role
Choice One Engineering is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in Bridge Design
to join our team in our Loveland, OH office. At Choice One, you'll work alongside talented professionals to create projects that make a lasting difference in the communities we serve while continuing to grow personally and professionally.
In this role, you'll help design the bridges, culverts, and crossings that keep communities connected. As an ODOT Level 1 Bridge Design firm, Choice One focuses on local bridge and culvert projects that make an everyday difference in the communities we serve.
Compensation
2-5 years of relevant experience: Total annual compensation is expected to range from $100,000 - $112,000, including base salary and anticipated profit-sharing bonuses. Exempt employees are also eligible to earn straight-time overtime pay, which may increase total annual compensation above the stated range.
What You'll Do
Help transform concepts into bridges, culverts, and waterway crossings that improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity within local communities.
Assist with the design of concrete slab bridges, prestressed concrete box beam bridges, bridge rehabilitation projects, and drainage structures.
Support the planning and design of bikeway and pedestrian bridges, low-flow stream crossings, and three-sided and four-sided box culverts.
Perform bridge hydraulic and scour analyses to evaluate structure performance and waterway impacts.
Participate in structure type studies and help determine the most practical, cost-effective, and constructible design solutions.
Assist with FEMA floodplain analysis, Army Corps of Engineers permitting, utility coordination, and regulatory approvals.
Collaborate with municipalities, architects, developers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams while contributing to projects from concept through construction.
What You'll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
PE license or active pursuit of PE licensure.
2-5 years of bridge design or related structural engineering experience.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact professionally with clients, agencies, contractors, and the public.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Continuous learning mindset and desire for professional growth and development.
Preferred
Familiarity with ODOT Bridge Design Manual, Location & Design Manual, Construction & Material Specifications, and Standard Construction Drawings.
Experience with bridge hydraulics, scour analysis, culvert design, or waterway permitting.
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies including FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Why You’ll Love Working at Choice One
At Choice One, we believe great engineering starts with great people. That's why we invest in our employees through ownership, professional development, meaningful work, and a culture built on relationships, growth, transparency, and enjoying the work we do.
100% Employee-Owned – Opportunity to buy shares after 3 years
Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses
Employer-paid health and life insurance
Up to 5.5% 401(k) match
Company sponsored anniversary trip for every five years of service
Company trips every two years for employees and significant others
Recognized as a Top 5 Best Firm to Work For for 13 consecutive years
Financial transparency and open-book management
Professional development and mentorship
Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that positively impact communities
Build More Than Projects. Build Your Future.
If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why Choice One Engineering continues to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the industry.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No