Project Bridge Structural Engineer

The LiRo Group; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Employee-only stock purchase plan

Mentoring and continuing education P

Employee referral bonus

Volunteer and industry associationOppt

Job summary

LiRo-Hill in Edison, NJ is seeking a Project Bridge Structural Engineer to support the bridge leadership and advance toward senior technical and project-management responsibilities. The role focuses on evaluation, design, and delivery of bridge projects for New Jersey clients.

You will lead analysis and design tasks, develop calculations and drawings, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5–10 years of bridge or transportation structural engineering experience.
• PE preferred; candidates to obtain PE within 12 months will be considered.
• NJDOT experience preferred; NJTA, NJ TRANSIT, PANYNJ, county or municipal experience is a plus.
• Bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, load rating, and contract-document experience.
• AutoCAD required; MicroStation or OpenBridge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge analysis and design for rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, widening, and load rating assignments.
• Serve as lead designer or task lead on simple to moderately complex projects.
• Develop calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Participate in inspections, site investigations, and condition assessments.
• Coordinate with bridge leadership, project managers, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and help strengthen local bridge delivery capabilities.

Skills

Bridge engineering experience

Project management potential

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenBridge

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for a Project Bridge Structural Engineer in our Edison, NJ office. This midlevel role will support our established New Jersey bridge leadership and provide a clear path toward senior technical and project-management responsibility.

Come join our team. LiRo-Hill is a 1,100-person multidisciplinary firm providing engineering, construction management, environmental, architectural, and program management services. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill serves public and private clients through offices across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge analysis and design for rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, widening, and load rating assignments.
• Serve as lead designer or task lead on simple to moderately complex projects.
• Develop calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Participate in inspections, site investigations, and condition assessments.
• Coordinate with bridge leadership, project managers, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and help strengthen local bridge delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5-10 years of bridge or transportation structural engineering experience.
• PE preferred; candidates positioned to obtain the PE within 12 months will be considered.
• NJDOT experience preferred; NJTA, NJ TRANSIT, PANYNJ, county, or municipal experience is a plus.
• Bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, load rating, and contract-document experience.
• AutoCAD required; MicroStation or OpenBridge experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-only stock purchase plan
• Mentoring and continuing education programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Volunteer and industry association opportunities

Our Culture

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work to create a culture where employees can contribute ideas, develop professionally, and deliver high-quality work as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 per year. The range provided is the salary the Firm in good faith believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and location.

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.