Bridge Design Lead: Deliver Projects & Mentor Teams

Burgess & Niple; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Bridge Design Project Manager to lead complex bridge design and rehabilitation projects for state DOTs and local agencies. You will guide project teams, balance technical leadership with client development, and ensure on-time, on-budget deliveries with high quality.

You will mentor engineers, grow client partnerships, and pursue new opportunities while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• BSCE or B.S. in Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• PE in the state of employment or eligibility for reciprocal licensure.
• 8+ years of bridge design experience with staff management.
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, MS Office.
• Adaptable with entrepreneurial mindset; proactive problem solving.
• Servant leadership fostering collaboration and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in engineering calculations and plan prep for new bridge construction and rehabilitation projects
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing project risk and successfully completing work on time and within budget
• Mentor less experienced engineers, supporting their development into confident, independent professionals
• Monitor project performance indicators, budgets, and schedules while proactively managing risk
• Collaborate with B&N bridge staff to develop new client relationships and strengthen existing partnerships
• Lead pursuit efforts for bridge design projects, including client meetings and proposal preparation
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think creatively, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve complex problems

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

OpenRoads/MicroStation

PE licensure

Client relationship

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bentley OpenBridge Designer

MDX

AASHTOWare BrR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Bridge Design Project Manager to lead complex bridge design and rehabilitation projects for state DOTs and local agencies. You will guide project teams, balance technical leadership with client development, and ensure on-time, on-budget deliveries with high quality.

You will mentor engineers, grow client partnerships, and pursue new opportunities while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to excellence.