Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges and Transportation

AMT Engineering

. Serve in a lead technical role on bridge or structural design projects .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bridge and structural design, project management, and client relations, with a strong focus on compliance and quality assurance. Proficient in mentoring and leading teams while maintaining professional engineering standards and fostering positive client interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure15+ Years of Project Management ExperienceBridge Design and AnalysisLEAP Bridge Enterprise ProficiencyBusiness Development Skills

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Hard Skills

Bridge DesignStructural AnalysisProject ManagementQA/QC ProceduresSchematic Design DevelopmentContractual DocumentationHands-On Bridge Condition InspectionLoad RatingsRehabilitation StructuresMultidisciplinary Project Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

LEAP Bridge EnterpriseLARSA 4DLPileMDXDescusAASHTOWare BrRMerlin DASHSpColumnBentley MicroStationOpenRoads/Bridge Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree in Structural Engineering (Preferred)Valid Driver's LicenseProfessional Engineer (PE) Licensure or Ability to Obtain

Industry Keywords

Bridge ProjectsStructural TransportationState DOTsClient ManagementEmployee-Owned Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve in a lead technical role on bridge or structural design projects
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of mid-to-large multidisciplinary projects or technically complex medium-sized bridge projects
Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings
Conduct schematic, design development, and contractual document work sessions with Project Managers, technical professionals, and other disciplines
Ensure project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, and compliant with applicable standards and client and AMT requirements
Coordinate staffing and workload throughout project development to complete documents on schedule
Work with the Business/Accounting Manager and Discipline/Managing Director on project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures and complete reviews of bridge plans
Execute training and development for personnel
Mentor and supervise less experienced Project Managers
Maintain professional engineering registration
Manage tasks and projects, mentor junior staff, and lead teams designing highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, load ratings, and related structures
Support structural transportation projects for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and private clients
Perform occasional hands-on bridge condition inspections and field work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
15+ years of project and client management experience with significant project experience and client contacts
10+ years of relevant experience in analysis and design of new and rehabilitation structures
MS Office experience
Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills
Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills
Ability to interact with various design teams
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills
Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of the employee-owned culture
Willingness to perform hands-on bridge condition inspection and comfort with heights
Desired proficiency in LEAP Bridge Enterprise, LARSA 4D, LPile, MDX, Descus, AASHTOWare BrR, Merlin DASH, spColumn, PennDOT software packages, Bentley MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads/Bridge software
Valid driver's license in good standing
Ability and willingness to travel as required, including occasional weekly travel
Successful completion of a pre-employment post-offer background check
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members
Ability to use standard office equipment
Ability to navigate unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment
Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather
Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership through ESOP
Tiered medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with 6% company match
Short- and long-term disability coverage
College savings plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Training and certifications
Flexible working conditions
Educational assistance
In-house training programs
Career advancement opportunities