Senior Project Engineer Bridge

Company:  Janssen & Spaans Engineering, Inc.
Location: Indianapolis
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Janssen & Spaans Engineering (JSE) is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team! This role will provide engineering excellences, plans, identifies, prioritizes, tracks and monitors tasks and sequences in the process to produce the desired outcome. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and five (5) or more years’ experience in bridge design. This person will be the point of contact for local, state, and federal projects, interface with clients and employees to track design progress throughout the life of the project. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: Scheduling, Employee engagement, producing Cost Effective designs on time and under budget, and Evaluate Quality of Performance. JSE provides design services on typical and complex bridge projects for just about every type of bridge imaginable. The below is a summary but not complete listing of work specifications:


Job Description:

  • Design-Build, P3, DOT, and local municipality projects
  • Act as team lead on bridge design projects (as required)
  • Perform / review bridge designs.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, MicroStation, MODELING (BIM), Leap Bridge, Merlin Dash/MDX, Load Rating Software, Mathcad, and other structural analysis software.
  • Work with CAD technicians to develop bridge plans and submittals.
  • Prepare cost estimates.
  • Follow state design standards and guidelines for developing projects.
  • Coordinate with other design team members.
  • Direct and mentor junior engineers in the preparation of calculations, plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates
  • Travel (as required)


Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Professional Engineering License (Required)
  • Master’s degree in civil/Structural engineering (REQUIRED)
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience
  • Design-Build, P3, DOT, and local municipality experience required
  • Experience with MODELING (BIM), AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, MicroStation, Leap Bridge, Merlin Dash/MDX, Load Rating Software, Mathcad, and other structural analysis software.
  • Hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects (including computer structure modeling)
  • In depth knowledge of DOT and AASHTO standards
  • Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills and capability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Department of Transportation project experience (Preferred)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to identify and manage risk
  • Previous structural modeling experience
  • Ability to establish, influence, and maintain relationships with key partners


A culmination of Road and Bridge Engineers, CAD Techs, Surveyors, and Project Managers, JSE thrives on pushing the industry forward one project at a time. Led by an excellent leadership team and a strong supporting staff, JSE continues to grow in the Transportation and Structural Engineering industry. JSE offers absolute commitment to provide the highest quality road, bridge, and small structure design services to ensure that our client's needs are continuously met, and the required submittals are delivered on schedule.


We strive to support our team members everyday through excellent communication and optional, quarterly, all-inclusive team outings to sporting events, entertainment venues, and holiday celebrations.


  • JSE offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance. Our package also offers flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) with an Employee Stock Ownership Program.
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