Inside Civil Engineering: The Bridge Designer’s Role in Safe Travel

 Bridge Designer

Ever cross a bridge and wonder, “Who actually designed this thing?” Meet Anthony—his job is to do just that! In this episode, he chats with Mirav about his career as a bridge designer, crafting the plans and specs for the structures that keep people connected.

Turns out, designing bridges takes way more than just drawing a few lines—it’s a mix of math, logic, creativity, and a whole lot of responsibility. Anthony drops some solid career insight into what it takes to break into the field, what the work is really like, and why bridge design is one seriously in-demand gig. If you like the idea of building something that actually gets people places—safely—this could be the career path for you. Tune in and see if the bridge world is calling your name

Resources
Kaplan - Bridge Design Engineer overview
National Network for the Transportation Workforce - Bridge Design Engineer
NNTW - Bridge Engineering 

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