Bridge Project Engineer – Team Lead

HNTB

. Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNorth Charleston • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality technical work within budget and schedule constraints. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary projects and mentoring team members to achieve project objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringProject ManagementSC Professional Engineer (PE) CertificationSCDOT Design Manuals And StandardsHigh Quality Deliverables

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Hard Skills

Design CalculationsTechnical ReportsEngineering PlansSpecifications DevelopmentProblem SolvingConceptual DesignDetailed DesignWork PlanningBudget ManagementProposal Generation

Soft Skills

Client InteractionTeam MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Technical ToolsDrawing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

SC Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

Industry Keywords

EngineeringMultidisciplinary ProjectsProject SchedulesProject Scopes Of Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects
Consult with the project manager on research, development, calculations, design and delivery
Apply engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria to projects of varying size and complexity
Address design-related issues through problem solving, client interactions and completion of scheduled tasks
Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing, technical tools, programs and software
Plan and distribute discipline-specific work while adhering to project schedules and budgets
Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation
Assist with developing project scopes of work and levels of effort
Oversee completeness and accuracy of the project team’s technical work
Guide and mentor the team toward project objectives
Coordinate technical project aspects with clients and teaming partners
Collaborate with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
Recruit, hire, develop and retain staff
Coordinate schedules and approve timecards
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience
Understanding of the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning
Ability to coordinate work planning and design across multiple technical disciplines
Ability to prepare high quality deliverables on time and within budget and scope
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred
8 years relevant experience preferred
SC Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
Experience with SCDOT Design Manuals and Standards preferred
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

HNTB Total Rewards benefits information is provided
Employee-owner opportunity
Professional development through mentoring and training opportunities