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At STV, we design and deliver bridges and structures that keep communities connected. 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.

This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from Notice to Proceed through final closeout, work directly with clients and public stakeholders, mentor growing engineers, and contribute to awardwinning transportation solutions. If you're looking to combine technical excellence with project leadership and longterm career growth, this is the role for you.

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

As a key member of our bridge engineering team, you will:

• 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

What We're Looking For

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
• Longterm career development within a respected, employeefocused firm

If you're passionate about bridge engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, STV offers platforms, projects, and people to help you thrive.

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

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.