Senior Bridge Engineer-Project Manager

STV Incorporated; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Virginia is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager to lead high-profile bridge projects within the Virginia Transportation Group in Richmond, VA, with flexibility for nearby locations. You will manage planning, design, construction support, and closeout, while engaging clients and public stakeholders.

You will mentor engineers, shape project delivery strategies, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to proposals and growth of a respected,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license in Virginia is required.
• Minimum of 8 years in structural design for highway bridges.
• Strong background in highway, pedestrian bridges and retaining walls.
• Experience with structural analysis and bridge design software.
• Familiarity with VDOT standards, processes, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead and/or Project Manager on diverse bridge projects.
• Lead projects from planning to closeout with quality, schedule, and budget in mind.
• Act as primary client-facing representative with agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, costs, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians for future leaders.
• Review and approve plans ensuring standards and permitting compliance.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and technical write-ups.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Engineering standards

AASHTO LRFD

MicroStation/OpenBridge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Virginia

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge Designer

Structural analysis software

Job description

At STV, we design and deliver bridges and structures that keep communities connected. Join our Virginia Transportation Group in Richmond, VA (with flexibility for Virginia Beach, VA, Fairfax, VA, or Washington, D.C.) as an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager, combining technical excellence and project leadership to deliver high-profile bridge projects that shape communities across Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from Notice to Proceed through final closeout, work directly with clients and public stakeholders, mentor growing engineers, and contribute to award-winning transportation solutions. If you’re looking to combine technical excellence with project leadership and long‑term career growth, this is the role for you.

Why STV? For decades, STV has been a trusted partner to VDOT, transit agencies, and municipalities throughout Virginia, providing bridge design and inspection services on everything from task order contracts to alternative delivery projects. You’ll be joining a stable, growing firm known for its collaborative culture, technical depth, and meaningful impact on the region’s infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• 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, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met
• 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

What We’re Looking For

Required 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

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and related structural design codes
• Design experience across multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, including staged construction analysis
• Prior experience working directly with VDOT or Virginia localities
• Strong capabilities in structural analysis, load rating, and multidisciplinary coordination
• NBIS certification and bridge inspection experience (a plus, not required)
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenBridge Designer

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership visibility on major transportation projects
• A collaborative environment that values technical excellence and professional growth
• Opportunities to mentor others and shape project outcomes
• Long‑term career development within a respected, employee‑focused firm

Compensation Range: $124,726.29 - $142,544.33

STV offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.