Bridge Quality Control Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bridge Quality Control Engineer to support bridge and transportation infrastructure projects. This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive bridge engineering experience who can provide technical quality control, constructability review, and engineering oversight while strengthening the firm's bridge and transportation capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring significant hands-on experience with highway bridge design, project delivery, engineering standards, and quality assurance/quality control. This role will primarily focus on reviewing bridge-related deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and project requirements. The position may also provide technical expertise and support on bridge design, project pursuits, and other transportation-related initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent quality control reviews of bridge design plans, calculations, specifications, reports, and other technical deliverables.
• Review bridge engineering work for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary concepts and layouts through final design.
• Review structural analysis, bridge superstructure and substructure design, details, and supporting documentation.
• Identify potential design issues, inconsistencies, and coordination concerns and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Support project teams with bridge engineering expertise and constructability considerations.
• Assist with quality assurance and quality control procedures for bridge and transportation projects.
• Provide technical input for proposals, statements of qualifications, and other business development efforts when requested.
• Support the development and enhancement of the firm's bridge engineering capabilities and project portfolio.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other technical professionals across disciplines.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable federal, state, and industry standards, specifications, and design practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less-experienced engineers when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in highway bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of bridge design principles, including superstructure and substructure design.
• Experience reviewing engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work independently and provide sound technical judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• Experience with state Department of Transportation projects and procedures.
• Experience with both traditional design-bid-build and alternative project delivery methods, including design-build and CMGC.
• Experience serving as a bridge design lead, technical lead, project manager, or quality control reviewer.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical staff development.
• Experience contributing to proposals, statements of qualifications, and business development efforts.
• Familiarity with applicable AASHTO standards and state DOT bridge design standards and procedures.

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Arrangement: Flexible based on project needs
Primary Focus: Bridge Engineering Quality Control / Technical Review

This position offers an opportunity for an experienced bridge engineer to contribute specialized technical expertise on a flexible, part-time basis while supporting the continued growth of Thompson Engineering's bridge and transportation engineering capabilities.

About Thompson Engineering

Founded in 1953, Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for construction projects supporting industrial, infrastructure, and community development. Our services include drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, chemistry laboratory services, engineering design, environmental assessments, surveying, geotechnical studies, and construction management. Today, Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines, coastlines, and transportation networks across the Southeast. From project planning and design through construction and completion, we deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and building challenges for industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.