Senior Bridge Engineer

Arthefy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation signing bonus

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Arthefy in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer / Project Manager to lead bridge and transportation projects. The role combines technical leadership with project management and client relationship responsibilities in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

You will mentor staff, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and help grow the Richmond office and broader Virginia/DC market while delivering projects for local, state, and federal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural focus (ABET-accredited).
• 10+ years of bridge and structural engineering/design experience.
• Active PE license; Virginia license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structural projects from preliminary design through construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, and delivery.
• Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote (Wednesday & Friday)

About the Opportunity

Our client is experiencing continued growth and is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer / Project Managerto join its Richmond, Virginia team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated bridge/structural engineer who is ready to take on increasing leadership responsibilities while managing a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal levels.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with project management, client relationship, and team leadership skills. This individual will also play an important role in helping grow and develop the bridge engineering team in the Richmond office and the broader Virginia/DC market.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead bridge and structural engineering projects from preliminary design through final design and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, and overall project delivery.
• Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, technical resources, and subconsultants.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and related project deliverables.
• Prepare project management plans and quality management plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor project progress.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage subconsultant relationships and deliverables.
• Prepare progress reports, review invoices, and participate in project financial reviews.
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to bridge engineering staff.
• Support employee development through regular one-on-one meetings, project debriefs, and knowledge sharing.
• Help build and strengthen the bridge engineering team to support continued growth in the Richmond and Northern Virginia/DC markets.
• Potential opportunity to directly supervise and develop engineering staff.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead project status presentations and client meetings.
• Support marketing and business development activities, including proposals, interviews, and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Assist Practice, Office, and Section leaders in identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of client needs, preferences, and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering, from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of bridge and structural engineering/design experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain a Virginia PE within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience with bridge/structural projects from preliminary design through construction.
• Experience managing engineering projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and delivery.
• Project management experience or demonstrated progression into project management responsibilities.
• Strong technical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience working with VDOT, Virginia localities, and other Virginia transportation agencies.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including:
• Design-Bid-Build
• Design-Build
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Remote workdays are Wednesday and Friday
• Primarily office-based, with occasional field visits and construction-site work.
• Field work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Compensation & Relocation

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications.
• Bonus eligibility based on level and market alignment.
• Relocation signing bonus available, paid after 90 days of employment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Take on increasing technical and leadership responsibility.
• Mentor and develop a growing bridge engineering team.
• Work directly with major transportation clients and agencies.
• Contribute to projects across local, state, and federal markets.
• Play a key role in expanding the firm's bridge engineering presence in Virginia and the Washington, DC region.

If you are a licensed PE with 10+ years of bridge/structural engineering experience and are ready to combine technical leadership with project management and team development, we would like to hear from you.