Senior Project Engineer

HNTB; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

HNTB in South Portland, ME, is looking for a motivated individual to join as a Senior Engineer, focusing on bridge and structural engineering projects across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The role includes leading complex projects, managing budgets, and mentoring a top-caliber team.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering knowledge, have a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's with 7 years, or a PhD with 6 years. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, with a commitment to work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in Engineering.
• 6 years of relevant experience with a PhD in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead complex engineering projects while adhering to schedule and budget.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities including proposal generation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor team members.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Project management

Risk anticipation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our growing office is seeking a motivated individual to take an active role in bridge and structural engineering projects across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The ideal candidate will be excited to grow client relationships, increase their own knowledge, and support mentorship of a top‑caliber team – all while maintaining their ideal work/life balance. This position offers opportunities to expand your career in a multitude of directions, and you will own and manage discipline‑specific projects.

What You'll Do

• Use senior‑level technical expertise to consider a broad range of engineering solutions.
• Plan, distribute work, lead and adhere to schedule and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort, and manage adherence to scope and budget.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives.
• Coordinate technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level.
• Lead discipline delivery on larger, multi‑disciplinary projects and work closely with other disciplines.
• Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring

• Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multiple discipline projects.
• Prioritizes tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver high‑quality projects on time and within budget and scope.
• Demonstrates vision beyond the task at hand and anticipates risks and effects of their actions.
• Understands and supports project delivery objectives and recognizes how multiple disciplines influence development.
• Applies accrued knowledge to innovate project efficiencies.
• Uses refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make good decisions.

What We Prefer

• Bridge design experience.
• Design experience for MaineDOT, NHDOT, and/or VTrans.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Locations: Bedford, NH; South Portland, ME (Portland).

We maintain a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, as stated in our Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements and our company is committed to compliance with applicable affirmative action requirements.