Senior Bridge Design Engineer

Owen Thomas Group; Long Island (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group in the Northeast seeks a Senior Structural Engineer focused on bridge and transportation structures. You will lead design efforts, perform analyses, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team from initial investigation through construction completion.

The role requires a PE license (NY required; NJ a plus), 7–15 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD (Revit a plus). You will collaborate with internal teams and coordinate with field inspections across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 7–15 years of related structural engineering experience.
• PE license required in New York; New Jersey PE is a plus.
• Bridge inspection experience and certification preferred.
• Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and/or NJDOT standards preferred.
• Strong understanding and application of structural design codes.
• Experience using structural analysis software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• AutoCAD experience required; Revit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for bridge and transportation-related structures.
• Lead design efforts on simple to moderately complex assignments.
• Assist with bridge inspections and site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Perform site inspections for projects engineered by the office.
• Complete and review structural calculations.
• Assist in preparing drawings and specifications.
• Support construction administration efforts by providing technical solutions during construction.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and architectural staff.
• Contribute to projects from initial investigation and design through construction completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Structural analysis

Bridge inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering consulting firm with offices throughout the Northeast.

Responsibilities

This role will focus primarily on bridge and transportation-related structural engineering projects, while also providing exposure to a broader range of structural work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for bridge and transportation-related structures
• Lead design efforts on simple to moderately complex assignments
• Assist with bridge inspections and site investigations to document existing conditions
• Perform site inspections for projects engineered by the office
• Complete and review structural calculations
• Assist in preparing drawings and specifications
• Support construction administration efforts by providing technical solutions during construction
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and architectural staff
• Contribute to projects from initial investigation and design through construction completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• 7–15 years of related structural engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in New York; New Jersey PE is a plus
• Bridge inspection experience and certification preferred
• Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and/or NJDOT standards preferred
• Strong understanding and application of structural design codes
• Experience using structural analysis software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• AutoCAD experience required; Revit experience is a plus
• Interest in developing a well-rounded structural engineering background within transportation and infrastructure projects