Senior Bridge Engineer & Project Leader

STV; Washington; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager to lead high-profile bridge projects across Virginia, from planning through closeout, while collaborating with clients and public stakeholders.

You will mentor engineers, deliver technically sound designs, ensure schedule and budget goals, and contribute to business development. This role offers growth in a collaborative, growth-minded firm with nationwide project impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural design for highway bridges.
• Strong background in highway, pedestrian bridge structures and retaining walls.
• Experience with structural analysis and bridge design software.
• Familiarity with VDOT standards, processes, and project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Technical Lead and/or Project Manager on a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation projects.
• Lead projects from planning and design through construction support and closeout.
• Act as a primary client-facing representative, leading meetings and coordinating with agencies and public stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with the team to resolve technical and project-related challenges.
• Mentor, manage, and develop engineers and technicians, helping build the next generation of leaders.
• Review and approve plans, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and permitting requirements.
• Take an active role in business development, proposals, and technical write-ups.
• Help shape project delivery strategies and contribute to continuous improvement within the practice.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring engineers

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (Virginia)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge Designer

Job description

STV in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager to lead high-profile bridge projects across Virginia, from planning through closeout, while collaborating with clients and public stakeholders.

You will mentor engineers, deliver technically sound designs, ensure schedule and budget goals, and contribute to business development. This role offers growth in a collaborative, growth-minded firm with nationwide project impact.