Load Rating Manager

Hardesty & Hanover; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm located in New York City seeks a Load Rating Manager to lead and develop a dedicated team of load rating engineers. This role requires overseeing complex bridge load rating services while ensuring compliance with AASHTO and FHWA standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, a professional engineer license, and a minimum of ten years' experience in structural engineering with a focus on bridges. Salary range is $150,000-$180,000 per year based on experience. Benefits include a professional work environment and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience emphasizing bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Professional Engineer license in New York and other states preferred.
• Strong proficiency in AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the bridge load rating technical group and oversee technical work.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for complex load rating assignments.
• Establish and improve quality control processes for load rating models.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in load rating

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare Bridge Rating

CSiBridge

SAP2000

Job description

H&H is seeking a Load Rating Manager to join the firm’s New York City Asset Management team. This leadership role supports the continued expansion of H&H’s bridge inspection and structural services in response to growing client and project demands within the structural and transportation markets.

The Load Rating Manager will lead and develop a dedicated team of load rating engineers and specialists, overseeing the delivery of high-quality bridge load rating services for a diverse public agency client base in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. This position combines technical leadership, staff development, quality oversight, and project management responsibilities.

With over 139 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and industry partners, rely on us for complex and innovative engineering solutions. With more than 600 employees across 32 offices nationwide, H&H delivers effective solutions for projects of all sizes, types, and delivery methods across the country and globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the bridge load rating technical group, including recruitment, training, and supervision of engineers and specialists
• Serve as Engineer of Record and principal technical authority for complex bridge load rating assignments, including LRFR, LFR, ASR, permit vehicles, special hauling vehicles, and non-standard load configurations
• Oversee Level 1 and Level 2 load rating analyses supporting NBIS inspections, condition assessments, load posting, rehabilitation recommendations, overload permitting, and new bridge design
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve quality control and quality assurance procedures for load rating models, analyses, and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with the latest AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, FHWA guidance, state-specific requirements including NYSDOT standards, and engineering best practices
• Manage staff workload, project pipelines, resource allocation, schedules, and technical budgets across multiple concurrent programs
• Coordinate with bridge inspection teams, structural analysts, project managers, and agency stakeholders to integrate load rating results into broader bridge management and preservation strategies
• Review and interpret field inspection findings to validate as-built conditions, assess deterioration, and support refined analytical modeling
• Lead the use and advancement of load rating and analysis tools, including AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, CSiBridge, SAP2000, and other finite element analysis platforms
• Monitor evolving industry standards, FHWA research, and emerging methodologies related to load rating and specialized vehicles
• Support business development efforts through technical proposal input, client presentations, and expansion of advanced load rating capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer license required in New York; additional state licenses preferred
• Minimum of ten years of structural engineering experience with a strong emphasis on bridge design, inspection, and load rating
• FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training (such as National Highway Institute Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges)
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, overseeing technical work, and mentoring engineers
• Proficiency with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software required
• Experience with three‑dimensional finite element analysis tools such as CSiBridge, SAP2000, or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFR, LFR, and ASR methodologies, load posting, and permitting processes
• Familiarity with NYSDOT standards and regional public agency clients preferred
• Proven ability to apply engineering judgment to complex and refined load rating analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative leadership approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high technical quality standards

Salary range — $150,000-180,000 annually. Commensurate with experience

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k)