Senior Bridge Design Manager- Southeast

Weston & Sampson; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Growth opportunities

Ownership mindset

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager to lead the design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This role involves overseeing DOT and local government bridge projects while managing complex challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, a PE license in South Carolina, and 10-15 years of relevant experience. The position offers significant opportunities for career growth within a flexible workplace culture that values collaboration and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with AASHTO specifications and South Carolina DOT standards.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software related to bridge design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Structural/Bridge Engineering Design

Technical Design Compliance

Client Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina

Tools

AASHTOWare (BrR/D)

AutoCAD

Microstation

Civil 3D

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager to lead bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across Southeast.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to manage complex DOT and local government bridge projects— including widening, intersection improvements, and corridor upgrades — while guiding a talented team of engineers and designers.

What you’ll do

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred.
• 10-15 years ofprogressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare (BrR/D), Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• NBIS certification is a plus.
• Experience working with state DOT standards – for South Carolina this means familiarity with SCDOT’s design criteria, submittal process, right-of-way/utility coordination (though this is more of a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition