Senior Structural Engineer

Weston & Sampson; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and delivery of transportation structures in Connecticut and New England. You’ll manage DOT and local bridge projects—replacements, rehabilitation, preservation, load ratings—and guide a team of engineers and designers.

The role requires a PE in Connecticut (or ability to obtain) with 12–20 years of bridge design experience, strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, CTDOT standards, and proficiency in software such as AASHTOWare BrR/D, Midas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering is required.
• 12–20 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or municipal projects in CT.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Proficiency in AASHTO LRFD and CTDOT standards.
• NBIS certification is a plus.
• Experience leading design teams and managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client relationships and drive project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review and assist with structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Lead the mentoring and development of junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Skills

Bridge design leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Budgeting & scheduling

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR/D

Midas Civil

STAAD

LEAP Concrete

LEAP Steel

Microstation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects in Connecticut and throughout New England.

This position offers the opportunity to manage DOT and local government bridge projects — including bridge replacements, bridge rehabilitation, bridge preservation, bridge load ratings — while guiding a talented team of engineers and designers.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client relationships and drive project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review and assist with structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Lead the mentoring and development of junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred.
• 12-20 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects, specifically in Connecticut and with CTDOT.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare (BrR/D), Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• NBIS certification is a plus.
• Experience working with CTDOT standards and manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Salary- $145,000 - $155,000 depending on experience

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