Senior Structural Bridge Design Engineer Lead
$135,000–$195,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead structural analysis, design, and rehabilitation strategy development for highway bridges, including deck replacement, steel retrofit, and substructure repairs. Prepare Bridge Rehabilitation Justification Reports (BRJR), design approval documents, preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Assess structural deficiencies to evaluate rehabilitation versus replacement alternatives using technical and economic analysis. Perform and supervise load rating assessments using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) and Bridge Design (BrD). Serve as the primary technical liaison with NYSDOT Structures Division during design development and review. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposal development and technical pursuit initiatives. Ensure all deliverables comply with NYSDOT Bridge Manual, AASHTO LRFD, and federal standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in bridge design and structural engineering, with a focus on rehabilitation
- Proven track record leading NYSDOT bridge design projects, including preparation of BRJR, design documents, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Expertise in bridge rehabilitation, including superstructure and substructure design and analysis
- Proficiency in AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) and Bridge Design (BrD)
- Proficiency in MDX
- Proficiency in CSI, SAP, or equivalent structural analysis software
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- In-depth understanding of bridge inspection data, condition rating systems, and common deterioration mechanisms
- Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams and guiding project execution from concept to completion
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- MicroStation
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