Senior Bridge Design Engineer

Cityscape Recruitment USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership support

Paid family leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment USA represents a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in New York seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to lead complex highway and bridge projects. You will oversee design teams, ensure compliance with AASHTO LRFD and NYSDOT standards, and deliver construction documents for design-build and design-bid-build contracts.

You will manage multiple bridge design teams, coordinate with related disciplines, and mentor junior engineers while driving QA/QC and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of bridge or transportation structures design experience.
• Experience delivering multi-span steel and concrete bridge projects.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and bridge codes; NYSDOT familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of bridge and transportation structures.
• Serve as Package Lead or Engineer of Record on bridge design packages.
• Oversee plans, calculations, and design criteria to meet standards.
• Coordinate with highway, traffic, geotechnical, drainage, and lighting teams.
• Lead and mentor bridge engineers and CAD designers.
• Support construction through shop drawings, RFIs, and as-built documentation.
• Lead technical development for design-build pursuits.

Skills

Bridge design leadership

Project management

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Bridge design software

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to join its growing New York transportation practice. This position will support major bridge and infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and rehabilitations, complex highway interchanges, roadway reconstruction, and public-space improvements. The successful candidate will lead bridge design teams, provide technical oversight, and deliver complex AASHTO-based projects within both design-build and design-bid-build environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of bridge and transportation structures.
• Serve as Package Lead or Engineer of Record on bridge design packages.
• Oversee plans, specifications, calculations, quantities, and design criteria.
• Ensure designs meet AASHTO LRFD, NYSDOT, and local agency standards.
• Manage design schedules and project milestones.
• Lead and mentor bridge engineers and CAD designers.
• Coordinate with highway, traffic, geotechnical, drainage, and lighting teams.
• Review constructability and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support construction through shop drawing reviews, RFIs, field changes, and as-built documentation.
• Lead technical development for design-build pursuits.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of bridge or transportation structures design experience.
• Experience delivering multi-span steel and concrete bridge projects.
• Strong background in new bridge design, rehabilitation, and load rating.
• Proven ability to lead multiple bridge design teams.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and relevant bridge design codes.
• Experience producing construction documents for design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Familiarity with bridge design software and CAD standards.
• Experience with NYSDOT standards and local transportation agencies.
• Strong technical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced design environment.

Education and Licensing

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in New York, or the ability to obtain it within six months.
• Ability to obtain a New Jersey PE license preferred.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership support
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Salary $140K - $195K