Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge Engineer

Company : gpac

Location : Des Moines, IA, 50319

Posted Date : 19 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Civil Engineering

Occupation : Structural Engineer

Job Details

Job Description
I am partnered with an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm that offers a full range of services to both public and private sector clients and they are looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer. This candidate will work on a wide range of transportation design projects on both roadway and rail structures.
Responsibilities:

Support existing transportation projects and serve as a PM on upcoming projects
Leads the structural design efforts for complex transportation design projects
Work on bridge and structural design projects (small drainage structures to large multi-span bridges)
Designated client contact
Participate in project interviews, attends client meetings, and conducts public presentations
Support construction projects
Other duties may include use of computer software to review and prepare engineering and design documents

Required Experience:

8+ years of transportation experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months
Experienced in the design of concrete and steel girder bridges
Experience with AASHTO standards and procedures
Willingness to travel occasionally throughout the Midwest
Experience in rail structures a plus but not required

What they have for you:

Growth opportunities within
Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability - company contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
Collaborative work environment
Generous PTO program and paid holidays
Flex time scheduling

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.All inquiries are confidential! Reach out today to learn more.
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Lefforge directly at . Resumes may be confidentially sent to
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.