Associate Bridge Structural Engineer

The LiRo Group; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Employee-only stock purchase plan

Mentoring and continuing education

Employee referral bonus

Volunteer and industry association机会

Job summary

The LiRo Group in Newton, MA is seeking an Associate Bridge Structural Engineer to provide hands-on structural delivery leadership for major transportation and rail assignments. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with clients, with a focus on quality and schedule in an expanding New England portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years of bridge/transportation experience and a Massachusetts PE license; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of bridge or transportation structural engineering experience.
• Massachusetts PE license is required.
• Experience with MBTA, MassDOT, commuter rail or comparable clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural tasks for bridges, pedestrian bridges, stations, platforms and related assets.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, technical quality, risk and client communications.
• Coordinate across rail, civil, geotechnical, architecture, MEP, traffic, environmental and construction teams.
• Provide senior technical direction, QA/QC, constructability review and coordination with active rail.
• Lead calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, reports and condition assessments.
• Mentor project engineers and support workload planning.
• Support MBTA, MassDOT and rail-client coordination and proposals.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client coordination

QA/QC

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for an Associate Bridge Structural Engineer in our Newton, MA office. This role will provide hands‑on structural delivery leadership for major transportation and rail assignments, positioned between the regional infrastructure leader and project‑level engineering staff.

Come join our team. LiRo‑Hill is a 1,100‑person multidisciplinary firm providing engineering, construction management, environmental, architectural, and program management services. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News‑Record, LiRo‑Hill serves public and private clients through offices across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural tasks and projects involving bridges, pedestrian bridges, station structures, platforms, canopies, vertical circulation, foundations, retaining systems, and related transportation assets.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, technical quality, risk, and client communication for assigned work.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across rail, civil, geotechnical, architecture, MEP, traffic, environmental, and construction teams.
• Provide senior technical direction, QA/QC, constructability review, active‑rail coordination, and construction support.
• Lead calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, reports, investigations, and condition assessments.
• Mentor project‑level and developing engineers and support local staffing and workload planning.
• Support MBTA, MassDOT, municipal, and rail‑client coordination, proposals, interviews, and continued New England growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of bridge or transportation structural engineering experience.
• Massachusetts PE required.
• Bridge, pedestrian bridge, rail, transit, or station experience strongly preferred; station experience is not mandatory.
• Demonstrated project/task leadership, technical quality, mentoring, and client coordination.
• Experience with MBTA, MassDOT, commuter rail, or comparable transportation clients preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee‑only stock purchase plan
• Mentoring and continuing education programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Volunteer and industry association opportunities

Our Culture

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work to create a culture where employees can contribute ideas, develop professionally, and deliver high‑quality work as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation: $155,000 - $185,000 per year. The range provided is the salary the Firm in good faith believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and location.

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo‑Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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