Senior Bridge Project Engineer

HNTB; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB seeks a Senior Bridge Project Engineer to join its team, primarily based in New York. This role focuses on bridge design and analysis, managing complex projects in collaboration with project managers and mentoring junior staff.

With a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience, you are expected to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring project adherence to budgets and timelines. Join HNTB to contribute to innovative solutions in bridge engineering.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 7 years with a Master's; or 6 years with a PhD.
• Excellent technical knowledge with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong accountability and visionary thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan complex engineering projects while adhering to schedule and budget.
• Provide technical guidance, ensuring accuracy for team deliverables.
• Manage scope of work and budget adherence.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Team mentoring

Problem identification and solution

Innovative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Senior Bridge Project Engineer focused on Bridge Design and Analysis. Based in our New York office, your role will involve producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. You will collaborate with project managers, conduct research, develop calculations, apply engineering techniques and design criteria for complex, cross‑discipline projects, and mentor junior staff when needed.

Responsibilities

• Use senior‑level technical expertise to consider a broad range of engineering solutions.
• Plan, distribute work and lead within your discipline, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget for complex projects.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort, and manage adherence to scope and budget.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of the project team’s work within the technical discipline.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives.
• Coordinate technical aspects of the project with client counterparts and teaming partners at staff level.
• Lead discipline delivery on larger, multi‑disciplinary projects and work closely with other disciplines.
• Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours and work distribution for other disciplines on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 7 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge and ability to deliver high‑quality work on time and within budget.
• Strong prioritization and accountability to project team.
• Visionary thinking, anticipating risks and impacts.
• Understanding of cross‑discipline project influence.
• Innovative mindset to improve project efficiencies.
• Proficiency in identifying problems, developing solutions, and making effective decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Primary Focus

• Bridge Design & Analysis

Locations

Newark, NJ; New York, NY; White Plains, NY (Westchester Hudson Valley)

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Details

Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-29049

Equal Employment Opportunity

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with limited English proficiency or a qualifying disability who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] or call 816‑527‑2600. Hearing and speech‑impaired individuals seeking TTY assistance may dial 711 in the U.S. and instruct the operator to call 888‑400‑4682 and select option 5 for TTY service.

Affirmative Action Policy Statement

HNTB has implemented the following policy as part of its longstanding commitment to compliance with all applicable affirmative action requirements. HNTB agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, this affirmative action policy. HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (“Section 4212”) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (“Section 503”). Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal veterans, or active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veterans) and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment, including the executive level. HNTB also will provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of HNTB. In order to request a reasonable accommodation, employees should contact the HR Solutions Center at General Policy Inquiry - Employee Center and applicants should contact [e-mail]. HNTB will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles, and will ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to an individual’s protected veteran or disability status. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements. Additional policies and procedures regarding affirmative action are incorporated by reference as described in the Hiring and Employee Management Policy Handbook. For further information on this policy, please contact the HR Solutions Center, General Policy Inquiry - Employee Center, 888‑400‑4682. Robert J. Slimp, CEO