Senior Bridge Engineer & Project Lead (DOT Projects)

Weston & Sampson; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and project delivery for transportation projects in New England. Preferred office is Rocky Hill, CT, with consideration for Foxborough, Boston, Worcester, Manchester NH, or Albany NY.

You will oversee bridge projects, collaborate with Project Managers on client relationships, and mentor a team of engineers while ensuring compliance with AASHTO and CTDOT standards. Our 100% employee-owned firm offers growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; master’s preferred.
• PE in Connecticut or ability to become registered is commonly required or strongly preferred.
• 12–20 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects, specifically in Connecticut and with CTDOT.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare BrR/D, Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• NBIS certification is a plus.
• Experience working with CTDOT standards and manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client relationships and drive project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review and assist with structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Lead the mentoring and development of junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR/D

MIDAS Civil

STAAD

LEAP Concrete

LEAP Steel

MicroStation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and project delivery for transportation projects in New England. Preferred office is Rocky Hill, CT, with consideration for Foxborough, Boston, Worcester, Manchester NH, or Albany NY.

You will oversee bridge projects, collaborate with Project Managers on client relationships, and mentor a team of engineers while ensuring compliance with AASHTO and CTDOT standards. Our 100% employee-owned firm offers growth and impact.