Senior Bridge Structural Engineer

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Structural Engineer to join our Bridge Team in Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, or Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of bridge and structural engineering projects—from concept through completion—by developing advanced engineering designs, technical reports, and contract documentation, while guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineering staff
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multiple teams and projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases with engineering and project management teams
• Mentor and provide technical review for junior engineering staff
• Conduct engineering studies, investigations, and prepare reports for company leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare technical proposals and external presentations for clients, the general public, and regulatory agencies, showcasing CHA’s commitment to safe, resilient, and sustainable bridge solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas with a deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (OpenBridge Designer, AASHTOWare BrD & BrR, LEAP Bridge Concrete, STAAD Pro, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $157,000
• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards

Pay

• $140,000 - $157,000

Schedule

• Full-time