Senior Bridge Engineer-Project Manager

About the role

Join our Virginia Transportation Group in Richmond, VA (with flexibility for Virginia Beach, VA, Fairfax, VA, or Washington, D.C.) as an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager, combining technical excellence and project leadership to deliver high-profile bridge projects that shape communities across Virginia.

Why STV?

For decades, STV has been a trusted partner to VDOT, transit agencies, and municipalities throughout Virginia, providing bridge design and inspection services on everything from task order contracts to alternative delivery projects. You’ll be joining a stable, growing firm known for its collaborative culture, technical depth, and meaningful impact on the region’s infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a Technical Lead and/or Project Manager on a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation projects
• Lead projects from planning and design through construction support and closeout, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met
• Act as a primary client-facing representative, leading meetings and coordinating with agencies and public stakeholders
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and technical specifications
• Collaborate closely with the team to resolve technical and project-related challenges
• Mentor, manage, and develop engineers and technicians, helping build the next generation of leaders
• Review and approve plans, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and permitting requirements
• Take an active role in business development, proposals, and technical write-ups
• Help shape project delivery strategies and contribute to continuous improvement within the practice

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural design for highway bridges
• Strong background in highway, pedestrian bridge structures and retaining walls
• Experience with structural analysis and bridge design software
• Familiarity with VDOT standards, processes, and project delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and related structural design codes
• Design experience across multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including staged construction analysis
• Prior experience working directly with VDOT or Virginia localities
• Strong capabilities in structural analysis, load rating, and multidisciplinary coordination
• NBIS certification and bridge inspection experience (a plus, not required)
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenBridge Designer

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership visibility on major transportation projects
• A collaborative environment that values technical excellence and professional growth
• Opportunities to mentor others and shape project outcomes
• Long-term career development within a respected, employee-focused firm

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $124,726.29 - $142,544.33
STV offers the following benefits:
Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships