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Stantec

Bridge Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

You will work under direct supervision of a Senior Bridge Engineer to assist on design of projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway reconstruction and public spaces. This position ...

Stantec

Bridge Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$114.50K - $166.10K/yr

You will work under direct supervision of a Senior Bridge Engineer to assist on design of projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway reconstruction and public spaces. This position ...

Consor Engineers

Bridge Design Lead

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

As a Bridge Design Lead, you'll apply advanced structural engineering principles and technical ... Direct quality assurance and quality control efforts, including design reviews and responses to ...

Consor Engineers

Bridge Design Lead

San Antonio, TX · On-site

As a Bridge Design Lead, you'll apply advanced structural engineering principles and technical ... Direct quality assurance and quality control efforts, including design reviews and responses to ...

Consor Engineers

Bridge Design Lead

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

As a Bridge Design Lead, you'll apply advanced structural engineering principles and technical ... Direct quality assurance and quality control efforts, including design reviews and responses to ...

Consor Engineers

Bridge Design Lead

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

As a Bridge Design Lead, you'll apply advanced structural engineering principles and technical ... Direct quality assurance and quality control efforts, including design reviews and responses to ...

Luxus

Bridge Design Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Bridge Design Engineer Company Name: Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Location: Kansas ... Direct experience with Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation, or similar structural analysis and ...

Luxus

Bridge Design Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

_____ Bridge Design Engineer Company Name: Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Location: Kansas ... Direct experience with Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation, or similar structural analysis and ...

Luxus

Bridge Design Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

_____ Bridge Design Engineer Company Name: Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Location: Kansas ... Direct experience with Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation, or similar structural analysis and ...

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Bridge Practice Leader

ExcelliSearch, Inc.

Milwaukee, WI

$160K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Bridge Practice Leadership Opportunity - Midwest / Northeast Infrastructure Markets
(Confidential Client - Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission)
Possible Work Regions (Flexible Based on Candidate):
  • Greater Chicago Area, Illinois
  • Southeastern Wisconsin Region
  • Upper Midwest (Twin Cities Metro Area)

A well-established national engineering and infrastructure consulting organization is expanding its structural transportation group and is seeking a senior Bridge Practice Leader to guide the continued growth of its bridge and transportation structures practice.
This leadership role will oversee practice development, client strategy, technical direction, and delivery of complex bridge programs across multiple markets. The position may be based within the Midwest region or the Northeast U.S. depending on the candidate's network and leadership experience.
Compensation
Estimated Range: $160,000 - $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Key Responsibilities
Practice Growth & Strategy
  • Analyze regional bridge infrastructure markets and identify strategic growth opportunities
  • Develop relationships with public-sector transportation agencies and major infrastructure clients
  • Lead recruiting and development of bridge engineering staff to support practice expansion
  • Support national transportation initiatives and cross-office collaboration

Technical Leadership
  • Provide senior-level oversight for bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection programs
  • Serve as Project Principal or Lead Engineer on complex structural projects
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams in structural analysis, design development, and documentation
  • Direct preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications

Project Delivery & Operations
  • Manage project scope, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Lead proposal development and support major transportation pursuits
  • Perform senior quality assurance reviews of structural deliverables
  • Oversee multiple concurrent bridge engineering programs

Team Development
  • Mentor structural engineers and project managers
  • Establish performance goals for the bridge practice and track operational metrics
  • Build and maintain a high-performing technical team capable of delivering large infrastructure programs
Required Background
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Structural Engineer (SE) credential strongly preferred
  • Minimum 12+ years of bridge engineering experience
  • Extensive knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
  • Demonstrated experience working with state Departments of Transportation and public infrastructure clients
  • Proven leadership in business development, project delivery, and team building
Additional Qualifications
  • Strong client network within transportation infrastructure markets
  • Ability to manage financial performance for projects or practice groups
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and leadership capabilities

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Confidential Search Notice:
This opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. Please do not repost, publish, or distribute this description without explicit authorization.
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Bridge Practice Leader
Bridge Engineering Manager
Bridge Department Manager
Structural Engineering Manager
Transportation Structures Leader
Bridge Program Manager
Bridge Design Manager
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Bridge Design
Structural Engineering
Transportation Infrastructure
Highway Structures
Bridge Rehabilitation
Bridge Inspection
Structural Analysis
Load Rating
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Steel Bridge Design
Concrete Bridge Design
Movable Bridges
Transportation Structures
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AASHTO Bridge Design
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State DOT Projects
FHWA Bridge Standards
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Bridge Load Rating
Bridge Inspection Standards
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DOT Projects
State DOT
Transportation Agencies
Public Infrastructure
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Municipal Infrastructure
Federal Infrastructure Programs
Leadership / Practice Growth Tags
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Business Development
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