Senior Bridge Structures Leader

STV Incorporated; Inwood (TX); On-site; USD 204,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance, including an option 

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &D

Job summary

STV Incorporated in North Texas seeks a senior leader in bridge and structural engineering to guide design approach, standards, quality and delivery across major transportation structures.

The role leads pursuits and projects as Project Manager, Design Manager, or technical lead, overseeing scope, schedule, budgets, and client satisfaction while growing STV's Texas footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Texas PE preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive bridge and structural engineering experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT standards and delivery expectations in Texas.
• Proven leadership in delivering complex bridge projects and building technical teams.
• Executive-level communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for bridge and structural work across North Texas.
• Lead major pursuits and provide executive oversight as Project Manager or Design Manager.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget and financial outcomes to ensure successful delivery.
• Champion quality, safety and technical excellence across projects.
• Build relationships with owners, design teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand STV's presence in Texas, especially Dallas–Fort Worth.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree with a structural emphasis preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

TxDOT standards & processes

Job description

What You’ll Do:

Provide senior technical leadership for STV's bridge and structural engineering work across North Texas, guiding design approach, technical standards, quality, and delivery for complex transportation structures while supporting the continued growth of the district's capabilities. Serve as a senior leader on major bridge and transportation pursuits and projects, providing executive oversight as a Project Manager, Design Manager, or technical leader. Drive project performance by monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and financial outcomes, while positioning teams for successful execution and client satisfaction. Champion quality, safety, and technical excellence across bridge and structural projects, ensuring compliance with STV standards and client expectations. Partner with owners, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to guide project decision-making and strengthen collaboration from pursuit through delivery. Collaborate with regional and district leadership to expand STV's bridge and structural footprint across Texas, with a focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth market and surrounding growth areas. Build and strengthen relationships with TxDOT, local municipalities, transit agencies, and other key transportation partners to identify opportunities and support long-term growth. Lead major pursuits and help shape winning proposals by contributing to technical strategy, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and client-facing presentations. Stay current on bridge and structural engineering trends, emerging technologies, and evolving TxDOT priorities to help keep STV at the forefront of the market. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and professional growth within the Texas structures team.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline required; Master’s degree with a structural emphasis preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Texas PE strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in bridge and structural engineering, including leadership of complex transportation programs and major project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT standards, processes, and delivery expectations, with experience supporting transportation programs in Texas preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and delivering complex bridge and structural projects in competitive transportation markets.
• Proven leadership ability with experience building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing technical teams.
• Executive-level communication and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage clients, partners, and internal stakeholders with confidence.
• Strong business development and pursuit leadership experience, including strategy development, proposal oversight, and client engagement.
• Strong command of project delivery fundamentals, including scope development, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and client management.
• Established or highly transferable client relationships in Texas, with a track record of helping grow market presence and win new work.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project sites and client meetings.

Compensation Range:

$204,440.66 - $227,156.28

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We are also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

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STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.