Senior Bridge Structural Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in New York, NY seeks a Structural (Bridge) Engineer to design bridges and transportation structures for NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and MTA. The role involves leading a team to produce plans, models, and calculations across design phases while coordinating with clients.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering background, a NY PE or progress toward licensure within a year, and a minimum of five years of relevant bridge experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• NY PE license or ability to obtain within one year is required.
• Minimum 5 years of bridge transportation project experience.
• Knowledge of NYSDOT/NYCDOT design standards and current best practices is preferred.
• Clean driving record; design-build experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific phases of structural project development, including inspection, analysis, design, contract plans, and reports.
• Assign tasks to and coordinate with entry-level engineers, technicians, or staff.
• Assist in determining project schedule and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors on design-build contracts.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

Communication skills

CADD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Bridge Structural Project Engineer

Dewberry is currently seeking a Structural (Bridge) Engineer for its New York, NY office. The successful candidate will design simple and complex bridges (primarily of steel, concrete, and precast/pre-stress construction) and a variety of transportation-related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures, and other miscellaneous structures) using applicable software for public clients including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and MTA. The bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, bridge widening, and bridge rehabilitation. Individuals will perform analysis across all design phases, create structural models, perform structural calculations, and produce final plans. The candidate must work independently, lead a team of structural engineers and drafters, and coordinate with other project disciplines while working closely with clients to meet their objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific phases of structural project development, including inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports.
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with contractor on design-build contracts.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS in Structural Engineering preferred).
• NY PE license, or ability to receive a NY PE within one year.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on bridge transportation projects; sound oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; familiarity with CADD (MicroStation or AutoCAD); and a desire to work in a team environment.
• Experience with NYSDOT and NYCDOT design standards and current state of practice such as accelerated bridge construction and prefabricated bridge elements is preferred.
• Design‑Build experience desirable.
• A clean driving record is required.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for NY only.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.