Project Bridge Structural Engineer

The LiRo Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Mentoring & education

Referral bonus

Volunteer opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

The LiRo Group in New York City is seeking a Project Bridge Structural Engineer to join our NYC bridge team, capable of delivering design tasks and mentoring junior staff.

You will lead bridge analyses and designs, coordinate with project managers and clients, and contribute to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $155,000 annually, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science 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.
• Experience with NYSDOT/NYCDOT/MTA-LIRR/PANYNJ or comparable transportation clients preferred.
• Bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, load rating, and contract documents experience.
• AutoCAD is required; MicroStation or OpenBridge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead 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 and review calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Lead site investigations, inspections, and condition assessments.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and construction administration.
• Mentor junior engineers and progress toward broader project-management responsibilities.

Skills

Bridge design

Load rating

Mentoring

Project leadership

Client coordination

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 New York City office. This role is the core midlevel position in our growing NYC bridge team and is intended for an engineer capable of independently delivering design tasks and guiding junior staff.

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 and lead 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 and review calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Lead site investigations, inspections, and condition assessments.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and construction administration.
• Mentor junior engineers and progress toward broader project-management responsibilities.

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.
• Experience with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA/LIRR, PANYNJ, or comparable transportation clients preferred.
• 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: $140,000 - $155,000 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.