Project Engineer (Bridge) | 4-8+ Years | PE (Pennsylvania)

Wilson Consulting Group; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional training

Job summary

Wilson Consulting Group, PC is actively seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented Professional Bridge Engineer to serve as a Project Engineer on a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation projects in Pennsylvania.

You’ll work across the full project lifecycle—from concept through construction—developing depth, broad exposure, and a clear path toward senior leadership in a supportive small-firm setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• Active PE in Pennsylvania with 4–8+ years of bridge experience.
• Working knowledge of PennDOT manuals and AASHTO LRFD.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridge superstructures and substructures using AASHTO LRFD.
• Prepare and check design calculations, load ratings, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Develop preliminary and final bridge plans, details, and notes; support rehabilitation, replacement, and new structure design.
• Conduct field reviews and structural assessments.
• Support construction-phase engineering and contractor temporary works (shoring, falsework, erection plans, etc.).
• Participate in NBIS bridge safety inspections (training available).
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality control/quality assurance on deliverables.
• Assist with planning studies, feasibility analyses, grant applications, and funding strategies.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

AASHTO LRFD

Structural analysis software

Microsoft Office

PennDOT manuals

Job description

Project Engineer (Bridge) | 4-8+ Years | PE (Pennsylvania)

Hybrid flexibility available based on performance.

Are you a talented bridge engineer looking for a more meaningful, flexible, and growth-focused career path? Whether you're coming from a large organization or a smaller consulting firm, you may be seeking something different:

• A place where your ideas matter
• A setting where your contributions are visible
• A role offering responsibility and work-life balance
• A future with leadership opportunity and long-term potential

Wilson Consulting Group, PC is a growing, Pennsylvania-based prime consulting firm specializing in transportation engineering. Our size is our strength - a collaborative, high-visibility environment where your efforts directly influence project outcomes. We deliver civil engineering and consulting services across the Commonwealth, supporting state agencies, municipalities, and private-sector clients through planning, design, and construction phases.

If this resonates with you, Wilson offers a career path where your impact, growth, and future truly matter.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented Professional Bridge Engineer to serve as a Project Engineer on a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation projects. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle - from concept through construction - developing technical depth, broad exposure, and a clear path toward senior project management in a supportive small-firm setting.

What You’ll Do

Technical Design & Analysis

Perform structural analysis and design for bridge superstructures and substructures using AASHTO LRFD.

Prepare and check design calculations, load ratings, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Develop preliminary and final bridge plans, details, and notes; support rehabilitation, replacement, and new structure design.

Field, Inspection, and Construction-Phase Support

Conduct field reviews and structural assessments.

Support construction-phase engineering and contractor temporary works (shoring, falsework, erection plans, etc.).

Participate in NBIS bridge safety inspections (training available).

Project Coordination & QA/QC

Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, and project stakeholders.

Contribute to quality control/quality assurance on deliverables.

Planning, Funding, and Asset Management

Support planning studies, feasibility analyses, grant applications, and funding strategies.

Assist with asset management and infrastructure evaluations for public-sector clients.

Required Qualifications

B.S in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred).

Active PE in Pennsylvania with 4-8+ years of progressive bridge engineering experience.

Working knowledge of PennDOT manuals, standards, specifications, and software.

Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD, structural analysis software, and Microsoft Office.

Strong technical writing and communication; able to work independently and collaboratively in a consulting role.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with PennDOT Engineering District practices and preferences.

Experience with NBIS bridge inspection.

Experience in structural inspection, temporary works, & construction engineering; willingness to perform field work.

Client-facing experience and interest in mentoring junior engineers.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Small-firm environment with visibility, impact, and direct access to leadership.

Flexibility and work-life balance, including potential hybrid work opportunities.

Purposeful, community-focused projects that improve safety, mobility, and infrastructure across Pennsylvania.

A clear path to senior project management and future ownership based on performance.

Compensation & Advancement

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Clear opportunities for future ownership for committed team members.

Insurance & Retirement

• Company-paid health insurance (two plan options) with HSA contribution.
• Dental and vision coverage (voluntary).
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D.
• 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution (when eligible).

Time Off & Professional Growth

• PTO, holidays, flextime, and floating holidays; potential work-from-home flexibility.
• Company-paid training, seminars, and professional/technical society memberships.

If you are ready to join a dynamic, employee conscious, and growing company designing lasting community connections across Pennsylvania