Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges and Transportation

AMT Engineering

. Serve as lead technical role on bridge and structural design projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United 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 leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring less experienced professionals while maintaining professional engineering standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure15+ Years of Project Management ExperienceBridge Design and Structural AnalysisBusiness Development and Strategic PlanningProficiency in LEAP Bridge Enterprise and Bentley MicroStation

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Hard Skills

Bridge DesignStructural AnalysisProject ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Schematic Design DevelopmentContractual Document PreparationLoad RatingsBridge Condition InspectionClient ManagementMultidisciplinary Project Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationOrganizational SkillsPlanning

Tools & Technologies

LEAP Bridge EnterpriseLARSA 4DLPileMDXAASHTOWare BrRMerlin DASHSpColumnPennDOT Software PackagesBentley MicroStationOpenRoads/Bridge Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicensureValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Bridge ProjectsStructural TransportationState DOTsClient RelationsProject DeliverablesCompliance StandardsField WorkNatural Terrain NavigationExtreme Weather ConditionsMarketing and Contractual Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead technical role on bridge and structural design projects
Plan, direct, and monitor 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
Ensure project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete 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 review bridge plans
Execute training and development for personnel
Mentor and supervise less experienced Project Managers
Maintain professional engineering registration
Lead design of highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, load ratings, and related structures
Support structural transportation projects for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and private clients
Collaborate across offices on projects in other states

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
MS Office experience
Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills
Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills
Excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills
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
Ability to use standard office equipment and navigate unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment
Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather during field work

Benefits

Comp & perks

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