Southeast Senior Bridge Design Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston&Sampson, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager in Columbia, SC, to lead bridge design and project delivery for transportation infrastructure projects. This role involves managing large-scale bridge projects, ensuring compliance with AASHTO and DOT standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and PE registration in South Carolina. Strong proficiency in various design software is required.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in structural/bridge engineering design.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design.
• Experience with state DOT standards, particularly SCDOT.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Oversee technical design teams and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Bridge design management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

AASHTO compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina

Tools

AASHTOWare

Midas Civil

STAAD

LEAP Concrete and Steel

Microstation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Design Manager to lead bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across Southeast.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to manage complex DOT and local government bridge projects — including widening, intersection improvements, and corridor upgrades — 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.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects.
• 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 state DOT standards – for South Carolina this means familiarity with SCDOT’s design criteria, submittal process, right-of-way/utility coordination (though this is more of a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as valuable insight from other untapped groups without our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve.