Bridge Engineer – Transportation

Cscos; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 73,424 - 104,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading design and construction firm is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join their team in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you'll work on significant infrastructure projects, conducting design, support, and inspections. With a focus on bridge projects, you will collaborate closely with senior engineers and contribute to meaningful technical challenges. This opportunity promises career advancement and involvement in critical bridge infrastructure initiatives in Upstate New York.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in bridge design.
• Strong foundation in civil or structural engineering.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on every aspect of bridge design projects.
• Assist in progressing bridge projects through the design process.
• Collaborate within a young, dynamic team on challenging bridge projects.

Skills

Bridge design expertise

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Salary Range: $73,424.00 To $104,642.00 Annually

Description

Challenging Bridge Projects. Grow your Career. Build the Future.

Are you a skilled bridge engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions? We’re seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Western New York Transportation Department and help us deliver some of the largest and most complicated infrastructure projects in Upstate New York.

Our Western New York Bridge team is expanding, and we’re excited to offer you the opportunity to be part of the largest bridge program in our team's history. With active projects in nearly every county across the region, you'll play a key role in shaping critical infrastructure.

This unprecedented workload not only brings meaningful technical challenges to keep you engaged and learning, but also opens the door to unlimited career growth. If you're looking to make a real impact while advancing your professional journey, there's never been a better time to join us.

In this role, you’ll support bridge engineering projects from initial planning and design through construction support. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you’ll contribute to structural analyses, prepare design documents, and assist with field inspections. You’ll bring a strong foundation in civil or structural engineering, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset to help deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.

You’ll also play a key role in shaping two of the most impactful infrastructure efforts in Upstate New York: the I-81 Viaduct Project and the Onondaga County/Micron Transportation Improvements—projects that will redefine mobility and connectivity in Central New York.

With these transformative projects driving unprecedented momentum, our team is growing rapidly—and so are the opportunities.

You’ll step into a role with clear pathways for advancement, the chance to shape the future of our department, and the support, visibility, and resources to take your career wherever you want it to go.

Position Responsibilities

• Bridge Design: Work on every aspect of bridge design projects, including inspection, structural calculations, geometry layout, plan development, and construction coordination.
• Project Development: Assist in progressing bridge projects through the design process, including report writing, environmental permit coordination, and development of contract specifications.
• Team Collaboration: Work within a young, dynamic team in progressing challenging bridge projects, gaining technical knowledge and project management expertise from your peers and higher-level staff. Contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.

Skills, Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 0-5 years of experience in bridge design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated Salary Range: $73,424 - $104,624*

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, accident and critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid time off (PTO), flexible/hybrid scheduling, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, parental leave, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and referral program.

At C&S Companies, we believe that a great job is about more than just the work—it’s about the people, the culture, and the opportunity to grow. We foster a family-friendly, collaborative, and employee-focused workplace grounded in quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability. Belonging is a top priority: we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

C&S is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For over 50 years, we’ve delivered critical infrastructure services across aviation, transportation, civil/site infrastructure, planning, sustainability, construction and program management, energy, environmental, facilities, and architecture. We have offices throughout New York State and in California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.

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