Senior Structural Bridge Design Engineer — Lead & Mentor

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

medical/dental/vision plans

paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer with 20+ years of bridge design experience to lead our Structures group in Melville, NY.

This senior role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and staff development for major transportation structures. You will mentor engineers, oversee design teams, and coordinate with NYSDOT/NYCDOT and clients while advancing GPI’s bridge practice in the New York region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; New York PE required.
• 20+ years of bridge design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of AASHTO, NYSDOT, NYCDOT and applicable design codes and standards.
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee planning, analysis, and design of bridge and structural projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on major bridge projects.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality control for junior and mid-level engineers.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and local municipalities.
• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to GPI's high standards of quality.

Skills

Bridge design

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer with 20+ years of bridge design experience to lead our Structures group in Melville, NY.

This senior role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and staff development for major transportation structures. You will mentor engineers, oversee design teams, and coordinate with NYSDOT/NYCDOT and clients while advancing GPI’s bridge practice in the New York region.