Senior Structures Engineer

Job Description
Senior Structures Engineer - Great Plains Region
Bring your bridge and structural design expertise to a team that values balance, collaboration, and innovation.This senior-level opportunity offers leadership on impactful transportation projects across the Midwest - from elegant roadway bridges to vital rail structures.
What You’ll Do

• Lead bridge and structural design projects ranging from small drainage structures to large multi-span bridges
  
• Serve as senior project engineer and client contact - leading meetings, interviews, and presentations
  
• Support construction by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting field visits
  
• Manage project budgets, scopes, and internal team forecasting
  
• Guide structural design efforts for complex transportation projects
  
• Maintain quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  
• 10-15 years of bridge or structural design experience (bridges, retaining walls, foundations, culverts)
  
• Advanced use of structural analysis and design software
  
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards and procedures
  
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota
  
• Experience in concrete and steel girder bridge design; rail structure experience a plus
  

Compensation$135,000 - $160,000 annually. Final offer based on skills, qualifications, and experience.Benefits & Perks
Designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability (many premiums fully covered)
  
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs
  
• 401(k) with employer match + profit sharing
  
• Flexible schedules & remote options (role dependent)
  
• Tuition reimbursement & career development support
  
• Adoption assistance & certification reimbursement
  
• Annual bonus eligibility
  

Join a culture that celebrates teamwork, community involvement, and professional growth. Confidential resumes can be submitted to for consideration.
All calls can be directed to Melissa Rich at . Let's connect!
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.