Bridge Project Engineer

HNTB Corporation; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 106,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Connecticut seeks a Project Engineer to support and lead bridge and railroad structure projects across the Northeast. You’ll produce design calculations, technical reports, and plans, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients to meet project goals.

The role emphasizes leadership in design, rehabilitation, and inspections, with exposure to movable bridges, major rehabilitations, and complex interchanges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation, replacement, inspections, and/or load ratings.
• Familiarity with CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak standards and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work and manage schedule and budget on projects.
• Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort for projects assigned within discipline.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project team’s work and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. HNTB is seeking a Project Engineer to support and lead bridge and railroad structure projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. Current and upcoming assignments include the WALK Bridge Program, the New Mix Program, the Northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project, the Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge Replacement, and on-call bridge and rail engineering services through CTDOT Major Bridge and Rail task order contracts. These assignments provide opportunities to work on some of Connecticut's most significant transportation infrastructure projects, including movable bridges, railroad bridges, major bridge rehabilitations, and the long-term modernization of the state's largest and most complex highway interchange. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity that offers exposure to bridge design, rehabilitation, structural inspections, load ratings, railroad bridge engineering, and technical leadership opportunities, this position could be an excellent fit for you. This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.

This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.
• Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design, project delivery, and work planning. Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines and project stakeholders. Prepares high-quality deliverables that are on time and within scope, budget, and quality objectives. Demonstrates sound engineering judgment and effectively communicates technical solutions to project teams and clients. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

What We Prefer:

Master's degree in Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) certification. 6+ years of relevant bridge engineering experience. Experience with bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, structural inspections, and/or load ratings. Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, and/or AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering. Familiarity with CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, and/or Amtrak standards, requirements, and project delivery processes. Experience with traditional and alternative project delivery methods, including design-build.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #RV #Bridges.

Location and Pay Range

Locations: Rocky Hill, CT (Hartford). The approximate pay range for Connecticut is $105,590.66 - $165,154.61. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work