Senior Bridge Design Manager- Southeast

About the role

The Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager at Weston & Sampson leads bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across Southeast. This position involves managing and leading bridge design projects from concept through construction, overseeing technical design teams, serving as the primary client liaison, reviewing structural calculations, plans, and specifications, mentoring and developing junior engineers and project managers, supporting proposal development, and driving business growth through technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare (BrR/D), Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• NBIS certification is a plus.
• Experience working with state DOT standards – for South Carolina this means familiarity with SCDOT’s design criteria, submittal process, right-of-way/utility coordination (though this is more of a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving communities through innovative, impactful projects.
• Willingness to contribute to meaningful work and support the company's mission.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support a strong, inclusive culture.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Benefits

At Weston & Sampson, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Ownership mindset: Your work directly contributes to our shared success.
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways.
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around.
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition.

Pay

Pay Range: $128,410 - $202,890 depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company Overview

At Weston & Sampson, you'll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We're looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

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