Senior Bridge Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance-based bonus

Small team visibility

Diverse transportation projects

Flexible in-office culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in New Jersey and Pennsylvania seeks a bridge engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join its small, employee-owned firm.

You will design bridges for NJDOT and PennDOT, perform structural analysis, prepare calculations, and coordinate with CAD technicians in a collaborative in-office environment.

The team emphasizes ownership potential, a performance-based bonus, diverse projects, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of bridge engineering experience.
• PE license preferred (or EIT actively working toward PE licensure).
• Experience designing transportation structures for NJDOT, PennDOT, or local municipalities.
• Knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, highly engaged engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design bridges and transportation structures for NJDOT, PennDOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, steel, prestressed concrete, and foundation systems.
• Prepare calculations for abutments, retaining walls, beams, girders, culverts, piers, and other bridge components in accordance with AASHTO specifications.
• Develop bridge layouts, foundation designs, and construction documents.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, construction cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate closely with CAD technicians and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations to support project delivery.
• Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and public agencies throughout project development.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects from preliminary design through construction.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your bridge engineering career while working on a diverse range of transportation projects?

We're partnering with an established, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has built a strong reputation across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. With a collaborative team of just four bridge engineers, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in delivering transportation infrastructure improvements throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bridge engineer with 5-10 years of experience who enjoys technical design, client interaction, and working within a close-knit team where every engineer has a genuine impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design bridges and transportation structures for NJDOT, PennDOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, steel, prestressed concrete, and foundation systems.
• Prepare calculations for abutments, retaining walls, beams, girders, culverts, piers, and other bridge components in accordance with AASHTO specifications.
• Develop bridge layouts, foundation designs, and construction documents.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, construction cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate closely with CAD technicians and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations to support project delivery.
• Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and public agencies throughout project development.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects from preliminary design through construction.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of bridge engineering experience.
• PE license preferred (or EIT actively working toward PE licensure).
• Experience designing transportation structures for agencies such as NJDOT, PennDOT, or local municipalities.
• Knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, highly engaged engineering team.

Why Join?

• Employee-owned company with the opportunity to buy in.
• Performance-based bonus program rewarding individual contributions.
• Small, collaborative bridge group where your work has real visibility.
• Diverse transportation projects across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• Flexible working environment with an in-office, team-oriented culture.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, and professional development support.