Senior Bridge Engineering Leader - Projects & Mentorship

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) in Wall Township, NJ seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer – Bridge to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for our Bridge Department. The role leads complex bridge projects across New Jersey and the Northeast, mentoring engineers and advancing technical excellence.

This senior position emphasizes collaboration with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NJ/NY/PA preferred or reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex bridge design, rehabilitation, replacement, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for bridge engineering teams, providing guidance on design approaches and delivery strategies.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of bridge plans, calculations, specifications, reports, and design documentation.
• Oversee structural analysis and design activities per AASHTO LRFD and NJDOT standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the Bridge Department to support growth.

Skills

Bridge design leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client engagement

QA/QC oversight

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

PE license

Tools

LEAP Bridge

LARSA

MIDAS

CSiBridge

STAAD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) in Wall Township, NJ seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer – Bridge to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for our Bridge Department. The role leads complex bridge projects across New Jersey and the Northeast, mentoring engineers and advancing technical excellence.

This senior position emphasizes collaboration with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions.