Senior Bridge Engineer

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a full-time Senior Bridge Engineer to lead Albuquerque’s bridge team. You will serve as structures lead and SME on complex projects, partnering with contractor teams and owners to deliver fast-track structural designs across NM and national practice.

The role requires mastery of bridge analysis, AASHTO/AREMA standards, and expert review. Mentoring staff and developing standards, tools, and training are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Doctorate in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience involving bridges, retaining walls, or other transportation structures.
• Professional Engineer license, with the ability to obtain New Mexico licensure within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in bridge analysis, design, rehabilitation, load rating, seismic design, complex geometry, railroad structures, or related practice.
• Experience leading complex technical assignments and reviewing the work of other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as structures lead and subject matter expert for complex or nonstandard bridge projects, including design-build.
• Coordinate with contractor partners, owners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver structural design on fast-track schedules.
• Provide technical leadership, reviews, and expertise on projects in multiple states.
• Establish design criteria, analysis methods, modeling strategies, and technical approaches.
• Plan and deliver structural design packages that support construction sequencing and schedule.
• Perform and oversee advanced analysis and design for concrete, steel, earth-retaining, and drainage structures.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Design-build

Advanced analysis

Seismic design

Mentoring staff

Technical reviews

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Doctorate in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

CSiBridge

LEAP Bridge Concrete

MDX

MIDAS

RISA

LPile

Mathcad

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Bridge Engineer with expertise in design-build and alternative delivery to serve as a Subject Matter Expert and Structures Lead for our Albuquerque Bridge team. This role provides advanced technical leadership on complex bridge and transportation structure projects in New Mexico and across our national practice. The ideal candidate is a trusted technical resource who can establish design protocols, partner effectively with contractor teams, resolve unusual engineering challenges, lead technical reviews, mentor staff, and strengthen the team's bridge engineering capabilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as structures lead and subject matter expert for complex or nonstandard bridge and structural engineering assignments, including design-build and alternative delivery projects.
• Coordinate closely with contractor partners, owners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver structural design on fast-track schedules.
• Support Wilson & Company’s national bridge practice by providing technical leadership, reviews, and expertise on projects in multiple states.
• Establish design criteria, analysis methods, modeling strategies, and technical approaches for assigned projects.
• Plan and deliver structural design packages that support construction sequencing and schedule.
• Perform and oversee advanced analysis and design for reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, earth‑retaining systems, drainage structures, and related transportation facilities.
• Interpret and apply AASHTO, AREMA, owner, and agency requirements.
• Lead independent technical reviews, quality‑control reviews, and comment resolution.
• Provide consultation to project managers and multidisciplinary teams regarding technical risk, constructability, accelerated bridge construction, rehabilitation strategies, and design alternatives, including ATCs and value engineering.
• Document significant engineering decisions, assumptions, limitations, and recommendations.
• Develop technical standards, tools, calculation methods, training materials, and best practices for the Bridge team.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff through design reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Support proposals, interviews, and client meetings by developing technical strategies and communicating specialized expertise.
• Support construction administration and lead design‑change management, RFIs, field changes, and resolution of complex technical issues during construction.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Doctorate in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience involving bridges, retaining walls, or other transportation structures.
• Professional Engineer license, with the ability to obtain New Mexico licensure within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of bridge analysis, design, rehabilitation, load rating, seismic design, complex geometry, railroad structures, or related structural engineering practice.
• Experience leading complex technical assignments and reviewing the work of other engineers.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable AASHTO and/or AREMA requirements.
• Experience with plan development, design calculations, specifications, construction documentation, and quality control and quality assurance for highway and/or railroad structures.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, contractors, project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of design-build or alternative delivery structural engineering experience involving bridges, retaining walls, or other transportation structures, ideally as structures lead or structural design manager.
• Experience developing ATCs, working within contractor‑led teams, and delivering structural design under schedule and budget constraints.
• Experience with accelerated bridge construction (ABC).
• Experience developing technical standards, training, calculation tools, or design guidance.
• Experience with CSiBridge, LEAP Bridge Concrete, MDX, MIDAS, RISA, LPile, Mathcad, or related structural engineering software.
• Recognized technical leadership through specialized project experience, presentations, publications, committees, or industry involvement.

Job Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico Annual Salary Range: $155,000-$190,000 (depending on experience) Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.

• options for health insurance
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings plans

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.