Senior Bridge Structural Project Engineer

Dewberry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in New York. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in structural engineering to manage and lead the design of both simple and complex bridge projects. Your expertise in working with public agencies and your ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams will be essential. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on transportation infrastructure while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, especially bridges.
• Must have a NY PE license and experience with NYSDOT projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and design-build projects while coordinating with various agencies.
• Lead a team of engineers and ensure project completion within scope and budget.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Design Build Experience

Knowledge of NYS/NYC Codes

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural Design Software

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Engineer for its New York, NY office. The team player we seek must have a BS/MS degree in Structural Engineering and 10+ years of experience delivering NYSDOT, MTA, PANYNJ, and NYCDOT projects as a project engineer and project manager. Current state of practice for design-build projects coupled with accelerated bridge construction techniques are preferred. The successful candidate will lead and manage the design of simple and complex bridges (primarily of steel and concrete construction) and a variety of transportation-related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures, and other miscellaneous structures) using applicable software. Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, bridge widening, and bridge rehabilitation. The candidate will be responsible for and complete all phases of structural project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports. Successfully leading a team of structural engineers and drafters as well as coordinating with other project disciplines and clients will be required to complete assignments. The individual should also be familiar with NYS/NYC public agency, authority, and municipal codes and standards. The ability to interact well with clients, contractors, client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and marketing teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manages design and design-build projects.
• Assigns tasks to engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Mentors, coaches, and directs staff engineers.
• Plans and coordinates the work.
• Manages subconsultants.
• Coordinates with NYC, NYS, and Federal government agencies.
• Prepares and takes responsibility for scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists and champions transportation proposals to provide professional services.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS in Structural Engineering preferred)
• NY PE license
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience on bridges
• NYSDOT, MTA, TBTA, PANYNJ, and/or NYCDOT engineering and project management experience.
• Design Build experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $125,000-$190,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.