Senior Bridge Structural Engineer

The LiRo Group; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The LiRo Group in Edison, NJ is seeking a Senior Bridge Structural Engineer to lead bridge and transportation projects for New Jersey agency clients, with emphasis on NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ, and NJ TRANSIT. You will work closely with our NJ bridge leadership to deliver technically sound designs and robust project delivery.

This senior role focuses on client coordination, mentoring staff, and growing LiRo-Hill’s local bridge/structures capabilities in New Jersey, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of related structural engineering experience with bridges and transportation infrastructure.
• NJ PE license is required; NY PE or additional licensure is a plus.
• Experience with NJDOT standards and bridge inspection is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridge and transportation-related structures.
• Lead designer or task lead on simple to moderately complex bridge projects.
• Support project managers with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor junior staff and strengthen local bridge capabilities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices.

Skills

NJDOT standards knowledge

Strong written and verbal comms

Project coordination

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenBridge

Revit

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for a Senior Bridge Structural Engineer to join our growing team in our Edison, NJ office. This position is focused on bridge and transportation structural projects for New Jersey agency clients, with an emphasis on NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ, NJ TRANSIT, county, and municipal work. The successful candidate will work closely with our recently hired bridge leadership in New Jersey and will play a key technical role in project delivery, client coordination, and the continued growth of LiRo-Hill’s bridge and transportation structural practice in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer, associate, or senior associate-level candidate who brings strong NJ agency experience and wants to help build a high-performing local bridge/structures team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for bridge and transportation-related structures, including rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, and load rating assignments
• Serve as a senior technical resource for NJ agency work, with a strong working knowledge of NJDOT standards and familiarity with NJTA, PANYNJ, NJ TRANSIT, county, and municipal requirements
• Serve as lead designer or task lead on bridge structural assignments, including simple to moderately complex projects
• Support project managers and senior leadership with scope, schedule, budget, client coordination, and technical delivery
• Assist in site investigations to document existing conditions, including bridge inspection and condition assessment
• Complete and review design calculations; assist in the preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates, and technical reports
• Provide responses and solutions to issues during the construction administration phase of projects
• Coordinate work product with multidisciplinary and multi-office teams across civil, structural, architecture, MEP, and construction management
• Mentor junior staff and help strengthen LiRo-Hill’s local bridge/structures capabilities in New Jersey

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 10-15 years of related structural engineering experience, with a focus on bridge and transportation infrastructure
• NJ PE required; NY PE or additional licensure is a plus
• Strong experience with NJDOT standards required; NJTA, PANYNJ, NJ TRANSIT, county, municipal, NYCDOT, or NYSDOT experience is a plus
• Experience in bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, load ratings, and preparation of contract documents
• Bridge inspection experience and certification is a plus
• Understanding and application of applicable bridge design codes, agency standards, and structural engineering requirements
• Experience using structural analysis and design software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate with internal and external teams, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with clients and agency reviewers
• AutoCAD experience required; MicroStation, OpenBridge, or Revit experience is a plus

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
• Compensation: Minimum: $145,000; Maximum: $175,000. The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidate’s qualifications and location.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Please visit our website for all of our career opportunities at https://careers-liro.icims.com

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.