Senior Bridge Design Manager- Southeast

Weston & Sampson; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in South Carolina is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager to lead key transportation infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This role includes managing bridge projects, overseeing design teams, and acting as a client liaison to ensure quality and performance.

You will be responsible for technical design compliance and mentoring junior engineers. The company values teamwork and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Experience leading large-scale transportation projects.
• Solid knowledge in various bridge design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership in transportation projects

Structural/bridge engineering design

AASHTO specifications

Design software proficiency

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AASHTOWare (BrR/D)

Midas Civil

STAAD

LEAP Concrete and Steel

Microstation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

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