Bridge Design Engineer

Stantec; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec’s New York City office seeks a dedicated Bridge Design Engineer to support the growing New York Bridge and Transportation practice on large infrastructure projects. You will assist under a Senior Bridge Engineer on bridges, interchanges, and public spaces, delivering complex AASHTO-based designs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of DOT standards, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Hybrid work with a NYC focus and potential local DOT coordination is available.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years’ experience in bridge and structural design of transportation structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated experience delivering multi-span steel and concrete bridge projects.
• Strong familiarity with DOT standards, design manuals, and standard sheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analyses and load rating per AASHTO LRFD and local requirements.
• Develop design deliverables including criteria, plans, specifications, quantities and calculations.
• Prepare and review steel and concrete design calculations, quantities, and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior bridge engineers and CAD designers.
• Lead preparation of design and construction documents per NYSDOT standards.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (highway, traffic, geotechnical).
• Support design‑build pursuits with technical and schematic concepts.

Skills

Bridge design

Finite element analysis

AASHTO LRFD

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's in Civil (Structural) Engineering

PE license (NY)

Tools

CSI Bridge

FBMP

PCA StructurePoint

AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design

LARSA 4D

Job description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s New York City office is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Design Engineer to support our growing New York Bridge and Transportation practice to support engineering teams on large infrastructure design projects and pursuits.

Your Key Responsibilities

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 requires a strong track record of delivering complex and AASHTO-based bridge design, design-build projects and related structures.

• Perform detailed structural analyses, including finite element modeling and load rating, ensuring compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design and local requirements
• Develop project design deliverables including design criteria, design plans, design specifications, quantities and related calculations for various design projects under Design/Build and Design/Bid/Build environments.
• Prepare and review steel, concrete design calculations, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and technical reports
• Supervise, mentor and technically guide junior bridge engineers and CAD designers
• Lead preparation of design and construction documents in accordance with NYSDOT and other local agency standards
• Assist in resolving complex technical problems and exercise independent decision making.
• Review and approve show drawings, supplier submittals including RFIs and field-design changes
• Support design‑build pursuits, including development of technical and schematic concepts
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (highway, traffic, geotechnical)

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Licensed or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer license in the States of NY and NJ.
• Proficiency in software such as CSI Bridge, FBMP, PCA Structure Point Suite, AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design, LARSA 4D, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and similar.
• Knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenBridge and/Autodesk Construction Cloud, and/Bentley Suite.
• Proficient knowledge of bridge design and rating codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, PANYNJ, is desired

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5-10 years’ experience in the bridge and structural design of transportation structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated experience delivering multi-span steel and concrete bridge projects (new designs and/rehabilitation)
• Strong familiarity with relevant DOT standards, design manuals and standard sheets
• Proficiency with bridge and structural design software such as:- CSI Bridge, LARSA, or similar
• LEAP Bridge Design or similar
• Microstation (required or ability to transition quickly)
• Role can be hybrid but reporting to local Stantec office (minimum 3 days a week)
• Experience with NYSDOT standards and local DOT agencies will be preferred

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Stantec’s New York City office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Overlooking Bryant Park and the historic New York Public Library, the neighborhood is home to countless restaurants, coffee shops, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. With multiple disciplines located under one roof, our New York City office fosters a collaborative approach to tackling technically complex, never-seen-that-before challenges that our clients present and our urban fabric demands.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$114,500.00 - $166,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | NY | New York

Other Locations

United States | CT | Hartford

Organization

BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.