Principal Project Manager Structural

Mott MacDonald; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Principal Bridge Engineer to lead projects from their Westwood, MA office. This role involves overseeing teams and ensuring that bridge designs meet regulatory standards while managing project budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in bridge design and a BS in civil engineering. Mott MacDonald promotes a hybrid work culture with significant in-office collaboration.

The competitive salary range is $156,000 – $191,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in bridge design and design management.
• A Massachusetts PE license or ability to obtain one.
• Proven experience in leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge engineering projects and coordinate with the team.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Engage with clients and oversee marketing initiatives.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

MicroStation

Open Bridge

Education

BS degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

P6 scheduling tools

Job description

Principal Bridge Engineer – Boston, MA / Westwood, MA

We are seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer to lead our team of engineers across a broad range of infrastructure and transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as discipline task lead and coordinate with staff to ensure ongoing communication, project progress and quality deliverables.
• Supervise staff and participate in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work, checking computations and reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Prime lead in developing resource estimates and budgets along with project schedules.
• Provide senior technical leadership for the planning and design of bridge and ancillary structures, overseeing structural systems, foundations, constructability, inspection and staging considerations, and coordination of maintenance and protection of traffic, drainage, and roadway interfaces.
• Research and develop feasible designs to meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Perform structural engineering analysis and calculations for bridge systems, including superstructures, substructures, bearings, and foundations.
• Understand and analyze results of preliminary studies such as traffic and environmental impacts and develop feasible concepts to resolve issues.
• Ensure that bridge designs comply with state and federal standards, especially those of transportation agencies such as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation, and relevant regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop detailed design documents for milestone submittals such as preliminary design, Advance Detail Plans, Environmental permitting, Right-of-Way Plans PSE and construction plans.
• Meet project deliverable schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
• Monitor resource budgets and schedules for assigned tasks/projects.
• Assist project managers in monthly reporting.
• Understand the Mott MacDonald resource/skill network to ensure assignments and portions of the project design are being developed by the correct resources.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.
• Engage with clients, ensuring excellent and professional interactions.
• Oversee the development of bridge projects in Open Bridge along with other automated/digital design tools.
• Independently evaluate, compile, and compute a variety of engineering data.
• Be current on transportation agencies efforts to employ digital delivery.
• Oversee the training and mentorship of junior staff.
• Must have the ability to work on multiple unique assignments simultaneously.

Qualifications

• A BS degree in civil engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in bridge design and design management, including bridge superstructures, substructures, bearings, and foundations.
• A Massachusetts PE license or the ability to obtain one.
• Proven experience in leading diverse teams, managing resources, and projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Familiarity with Federal Highway Administration and Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
• Experience with MicroStation and Open Bridge; AutoCAD and Civil 3D, P6 scheduling tools, drainage design.
• High-quality interpersonal skills, including organization and attention to detail.

Benefits & Reward

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $156,000 – $191,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

We follow a hybrid approach that centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.