Senior Movable Bridge Engineer – Lead Machinery & Rehab

WSP in the U.S.; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP seeks an experienced Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation & Infrastructure practice in multiple U.S. locations, including Tampa, FL; Lawrenceville, NJ; Chicago, IL; and New York, NY.

The role focuses on movable bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation, and construction support, leading engineering teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, and other disciplines to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in bridge mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, power transmission, bearings, and electromechanical controls.
• Experience with inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation design for bridge machinery systems.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis software and design tools.
• Strong communication, project coordination, and client management skills.
• Ability to travel for project meetings, inspections, and field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design and rehabilitation projects for movable bridges, including bascule, swing, and vertical lift structures.
• Perform and oversee engineering evaluations of bridge machinery systems, drive mechanisms, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, bearings, motors, brakes, control equipment, and related mechanical components.
• Provide technical leadership for bridge inspections, condition assessments, failure investigations, and lifecycle evaluations.
• Develop engineering calculations, equipment sizing analyses, load studies, and mechanical design documentation.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for bridge mechanical system projects where appropriate.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with structural, electrical, civil, and construction engineering teams.
• Support construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, field inspections, contractor coordination, commissioning, and equipment testing.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and engineering staff.
• Support business development efforts, client relationship management, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Assist transportation agencies and infrastructure owners in developing asset management and maintenance strategies for critical bridge assets.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices related to bridge machinery and movable bridge infrastructure.

Skills

Bridge engineering

PE license

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Engineering design tools

Job description

WSP seeks an experienced Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation & Infrastructure practice in multiple U.S. locations, including Tampa, FL; Lawrenceville, NJ; Chicago, IL; and New York, NY.

The role focuses on movable bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation, and construction support, leading engineering teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, and other disciplines to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.