Senior Bridge Structural Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A top engineering consultant is seeking a Senior Bridge Structural Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of bridge projects in New York. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, conducting complex engineering analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary of $140,000 to $157,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of bridge and structural engineering projects.
• Provide expert consultation on technical issues.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenBridge Designer

AASHTOWare BrD

STAAD Pro

LEAP Bridge Concrete

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Bridge Structural Engineer — Lead, Strengthen, and Elevate Bridge Solutions

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Structural Engineer to join our Bridge Team in Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, or Syracuse, NY. In this pivotal role, you will help lead the planning, design, and delivery of bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to advance impactful transportation infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all phases of bridge and structural engineering projects—from concept through completion—by developing advanced engineering designs, technical reports, and contract documentation, while guiding cross‑functional teams and mentoring junior engineering staff.
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multiple teams and projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases with engineering and project management teams.
• Mentor and provide technical review for junior engineering staff.
• Conduct engineering studies, investigations, and prepare reports for company leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare technical proposals and external presentations for clients, the general public, and regulatory agencies, showcasing CHA’s commitment to safe, resilient, and sustainable bridge solutions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas with a deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (OpenBridge Designer, AASHTOWare BrD & BrR, LEAP Bridge Concrete, STAAD Pro, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Lead impactful bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects that strengthen transportation networks and community safety.
• Serve as a trusted technical leader and mentor within a respected, multidisciplinary bridge practice.
• Collaborate with experienced transportation and structures professionals on complex, high‑visibility infrastructure programs.

Salary Range

$140,000 – $157,000 (based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation).

Culture & EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward‑leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible. We celebrate the values of inclusion and equality and invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.