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 role 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
- Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
- Strong 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.
- Familiarity 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.
Skills
- Structural/bridge engineering design expertise.
- Project management and leadership skills.
- Software proficiency in bridge design and analysis tools.
- Client liaison and communication skills.
- Team mentoring and development.
- Proposal development and business growth.
Benefits
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.
Pay
$128,410 - $202,890 depending on experience.
Schedule
Full-time.
Company Overview
We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respect for each other's ideas. We offer meaningful work, an ownership mindset, growth opportunities, a flexible workplace, a strong culture, and pay ranging from $128,410 - $202,890 depending on experience.
Our Commitment to IDEA
We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.
Application
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