Transportation Head – Bridge Engineer

Jobsonboard

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Jobsonboard is seeking a Transportation Structural Section Head to lead its bridge engineering practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This senior role requires a Professional Engineer with extensive project and team management experience.

The ideal candidate will oversee bridge engineering operations, drive business growth, and cultivate client relationships. Responsibilities include managing resources, ensuring project execution, and mentoring junior engineers while adhering to the highest standards of engineering quality.

Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

10+ years of structural bridge engineering experience.
Experience leading bridge engineering projects from planning through delivery.
Proven experience in business development with public or private sector clients.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural bridge engineers.
Oversee planning, design, and delivery of structural bridge projects.
Partner with office leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Project management

Business development

Technical expertise in structural engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Structural Bridge Engineering Teams | Business Development | Project Management | Allentown, Pennsylvania

Are you an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in structural bridge engineering, team leadership, and business development? We are seeking a Transportation Structural Section Head to lead a growing bridge engineering practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering leader who enjoys managing technical teams, driving project delivery, developing client relationships, and contributing to strategic business growth. The successful candidate will oversee structural bridge engineering operations while mentoring engineers, managing resources, and ensuring the successful execution of transportation infrastructure projects.

Position Overview

The Transportation Structural Section Head provides technical, operational, and strategic leadership for a structural bridge engineering team. This individual is responsible for overseeing project execution, managing departmental resources and budgets, supporting business development initiatives, and maintaining strong client relationships with public agencies and transportation stakeholders.

The role combines technical excellence, people leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning to ensure the successful delivery of bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural bridge engineers.
Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career development planning.
Establish staffing plans and allocate engineering resources across projects.
Interview, recruit, and onboard engineering professionals.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

Project Leadership

Oversee planning, design, and delivery of structural bridge projects.
Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise to project managers and design staff.
Support project teams by resolving complex technical challenges.

Business Development

Partner with office leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives.
Expand market presence through networking, client engagement, and business development activities.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with municipal, county, and state transportation agencies.
Lead and contribute to technical proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations.

Financial & Operational Management

Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Monitor project financial performance and resource utilization.
Coordinate workload planning and staffing forecasts.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering practice.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (PE) License or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of structural bridge engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience leading bridge engineering projects from planning through delivery.
Proven project management experience.
Business development experience with public or private sector clients.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with county and state transportation agencies.
Previous supervisory or department management experience.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong client relationship management skills.
Proposal development and strategic planning experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an accomplished engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with business acumen. You are comfortable leading teams, managing complex transportation projects, building client relationships, and driving organizational growth while maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality.

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