Aster Brands · 23 hours ago
Civil Bridge Engineer
Michigan, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAster Brands is redefining how bridges are designed, manufactured, and deployed. They are seeking a Bridge Engineer to shape the next generation of bridge components by combining structural design with practical manufacturing insights and client communication.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturingMarketing
Responsibilities
Design bridge components including foundations, abutment walls, superstructures, beams, coping, caps and corner systems for new bridge applications
Generate design resources, technician documentation, material specifications and presentations for stakeholders
Perform structural design calculations for bridge and abutment wall systems following AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, ASTM, DOT and/or local standards
Design bridge geometry and alignments to accommodate roadway grades, minimum clearances, and hydraulic conditions
Evaluate scour depth mechanics and integrate countermeasures into foundation and abutment design
Prepare preliminary and final bridge design drawings and specifications using AutoCAD
Conduct feasibility analyses and develop conceptual bridge designs for prospective projects
Prepare technical reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates to support project planning and licensing proposals
Assess constructibility and optimize designs for manufacturability and installation efficiency
Communicate technical design concepts clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences, including current and prospective customers, consulting engineers, design teams, DOT’s, municipalities and other partners involved
Support marketing and business development sales teams with technical input for proposals and presentations
Work closely with geotechnical engineers to integrate subsurface data and foundation design parameters
Coordinate with fluvial geomorphology and hydraulic specialists to ensure designs accommodate hydrologic, scour, and geomorphic conditions
Participate in design and innovation review meetings and provide engineering support during fabrication and phases
Provide technical support during manufacturing, construction, and installation phases of licensed systems
10% travel. Requires occasional flying or driving for conferences and occasional outdoor work with current construction projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in bridge and structural engineering
Demonstrated experience in bridge component design, including foundations, abutments, and superstructures
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Experience with bridge design and analysis software
In-depth knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k with employer match
Profit sharing
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Award-winning adoption and foster care reimbursement
Partial paid family leave
Product discounts
Access to an onsite licensed professional counselor
Company
Aster Brands
Aster Brands is a licensing company that brands and helps in the growth of concrete products manufacturing companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase