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Structural Bridge Engineer

Volkert Inc.

Raleigh, NCFull-timePosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Raleigh, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer License, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Volkert is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support its Carolinas Region in Raleigh, NC. The role involves structural engineering work on highway bridges and retaining walls, including design, repair, load ratings, drawing review, and cost estimating. Candidates must meet the stated education, experience, licensure, and NCDOT requirements. The position is part of Volkert’s Structures Team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bridge Design, requiredSteel Bridge Design, requiredConcrete Bridge Design, requiredBridge Analysis Software, requiredOpen Bridge, requiredLeap Bridge, requiredCSI Bridge, requiredAASHTO BrR, requiredMicroStation, requiredAutoCAD, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredCommunication, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Structural or Civil Engineering, required5+ Years Bridge Design Experience, requiredProfessional Engineer License, requiredNCDOT Experience, requiredPre-Employment Drug Screening, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredSatisfactory Motor Vehicle Report, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh, NC.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of structural engineering principles
  • Projects may include design and repair of highway bridges and retaining walls, bridge load ratings, review of working drawings and cost estimating
  • Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs
  • Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and concrete
  • Prepare structural drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation and AutoCAD
  • Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway and drainage to perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings
  • Work collaboratively as part of our Structures Team

What you need to have:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 - 15 years of engineering experience in bridge design
  • Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
  • PE required
  • NCDOT experience required
  • Familiarity with bridge design and analysis software such as Open Bridge and/or Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, AASHTO BrR, other bridge analysis software
  • Experience with preparing drawings in Open Bridge, Microstation, and/or AutoCAD
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,176 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • North Carolina median$115–184K/yr53 salary ranges
  • US median$36–47/hr72 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 95 open Structural Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 3,176 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,775 postings).
Education
2,252 of the 3,176 open Structural Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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