Engineering Safe Travel
Bridge Designer
3/11/25
Every bridge you cross was carefully designed—but by whom? In this episode, Anthony joins Mirav to discuss his career as a bridge designer, creating plans and specifications for bridges across North America. With countless bridges in need of repair or replacement, his work is crucial in keeping us moving. Using mathematics and logic, he ensures safe passage from point A to point B. Tune in to see if bridge design–a job in high demand–might be your calling!
Topics
0:37 Introduction
0:47 What is a bridge designer?
2:42 Who would be a good match for this field?
3:19 How much can you make?
3:55 The most rewarding aspect of the job
6:52 What bridge do you most admire?
Resources
Kaplan - Bridge Design Engineer overview
National Network for the Transportation Workforce - Bridge Design Engineer
NNTW - Bridge Engineering
Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation