Senior Bridge Engineer - Lead NJ Infrastructure (4-Day Week)

NV5; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer in Morristown, NJ to lead design and delivery of bridge and structural projects for public and private sectors. The role emphasizes coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, mentorship of junior staff, and client relationship management.

Ideal candidates will have 8–12 years of bridge/structural experience, PE license (NJ preferred), and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and analysis tools such as STAAD/LEAP/LARS.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
• PE license required; NJ PE preferred, NY PE a plus.
• 8–12 years of progressively responsible bridge and structural engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in bridge analysis and design using AASHTO LRFD and applicable industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of NJDOT and NJTA standards, procedures, and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and delivery of bridge and structural engineering projects for transportation and infrastructure clients (NJDOT, NJTA, counties, municipalities, PANYNJ)
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, design calculations, and specifications
• Coordinate with internal teams and subconsultants
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technical staff, supporting professional development and career growth
• Provide technical guidance and project oversight for multidisciplinary teams
• Communicate directly with clients, presenting updates and addressing design needs
• Support proposal development and participate in project interviews as needed
• Lead technical delivery of bridge and structural engineering projects while supporting project schedules and budgets
• Perform technical reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure successful project delivery
• Develop engineering approaches, design criteria, and project technical work plans
• Provide technical support during construction and assist in resolving field issues, design modifications, and contractor inquiries

Skills

Bridge engineering

Team leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

STAAD

LEAP

LARS

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer in Morristown, NJ to lead design and delivery of bridge and structural projects for public and private sectors. The role emphasizes coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, mentorship of junior staff, and client relationship management.

Ideal candidates will have 8–12 years of bridge/structural experience, PE license (NJ preferred), and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and analysis tools such as STAAD/LEAP/LARS.