Bridge Engineer (Mid to Senior Level)

About the role

We are seeking a Bridge Engineer to join a growing transportation and structures team in RI, MA, CT, NH. This opportunity is geared toward mid-level and senior engineers with bridge design experience who are looking to expand their technical responsibilities and project leadership opportunities. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of bridge, culvert, and structural projects for state agencies, municipalities, and other public-sector clients while contributing to design, project delivery, client coordination, and staff development. This role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle and offers a clear path toward increased technical leadership, project management, and client-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee bridge, culvert, and structural engineering design for transportation and public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare structural analyses, design calculations, plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and execute project tasks while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, state agencies, municipalities, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project development.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of project deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, contract documents, and construction support documentation.
• Conduct or support bridge inspections, structural assessments, and field investigations as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control reviews for engineering documents and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Support proposal preparation, project pursuits, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• For more experienced candidates, serve as a project lead, manage client relationships, oversee project budgets and schedules, and support staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 5+ years of bridge, structural, or related engineering experience.
• Experience working on DOT, municipal, or other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, bridge design, and applicable codes and standards.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Business development, proposal preparation, and client-facing experience is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with bridge analysis, design, rehabilitation, and replacement projects.
• Culvert, retaining wall, and other transportation-related structural design experience.
• Structural inspection and condition assessment experience.
• Experience with finite element analysis and structural modeling.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software such as STAAD.Pro, AASHTO-BrDR, ConSpan, MDX, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with MassDOT, RIDOT, ConnDOT, or other state DOT design standards and procedures.
• Strong project management, project coordination, and client communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Involvement in professional organizations and industry associations is a plus.
• Business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management experience is a plus.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of bridge, structural, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Increased responsibility in project delivery, technical leadership, and client engagement.
• Opportunities to lead projects and mentor developing engineers.
• Exposure to complex projects for state agencies, municipalities, and public-sector clients.
• A collaborative team environment that supports professional growth and career advancement.
• A clear path toward senior technical leadership, project management, and practice leadership roles.