Senior Bridge Design Manager- Southeast

Weston & Sampson; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 128,410 - 202,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager in North Charleston to lead bridge design and project delivery for transportation infrastructure projects across Southeast. In this role, you will manage complex DOT projects and guide a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering and 10-15 years of experience in structural design. The position also offers a competitive pay range of $128,410‑$202,890 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Proficiency in AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical teams ensuring compliance with standards.
• Serve as primary client liaison for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership in bridge design

AASHTO and DOT compliance

Steel and concrete bridge design

Project management

Design software proficiency

Budget and schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AASHTOWare

Microstation

AutoCAD

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 of progressive 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.

Overview

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee‑owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

We offer

• 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.

Pay Range

$128,410‑$202,890 depending on experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.