Senior Bridge Engineer

Owen Thomas Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their team in New York, NY. The role focuses on bridge and transportation-related structural engineering projects within a growing engineering consulting firm.

Key responsibilities include performing structural analysis and design, leading design efforts of varying complexity, and assisting with inspections and project documentation. A Bachelor’s degree and a PE license in New York are required, alongside 7–15 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of related structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in New York.
• Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and/or NJDOT standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for bridge structures.
• Lead design efforts on simple to moderately complex assignments.
• Assist in preparing drawings and specifications.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Strong understanding of structural design codes

Project management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join a growing engineering consulting firm with offices throughout the Northeast.

Responsibilities

This role will focus primarily on bridge and transportation-related structural engineering projects, while also providing exposure to a broader range of structural work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for bridge and transportation-related structures
• Lead design efforts on simple to moderately complex assignments
• Assist with bridge inspections and site investigations to document existing conditions
• Perform site inspections for projects engineered by the office
• Complete and review structural calculations
• Assist in preparing drawings and specifications
• Support construction administration efforts by providing technical solutions during construction
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and architectural staff
• Contribute to projects from initial investigation and design through construction completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• 7–15 years of related structural engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in New York; New Jersey PE is a plus
• Bridge inspection experience and certification preferred
• Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and/or NJDOT standards preferred
• Strong understanding and application of structural design codes
• Experience using structural analysis software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• AutoCAD experience required; Revit experience is a plus
• Interest in developing a well-rounded structural engineering background within transportation and infrastructure projects