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HNTB

Senior Project Engineer – Bridge Design

HNTB

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $110,385 - $198,551 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates senior-level technical expertise in engineering solutions, with a focus on bridge design and multi-discipline project delivery. Capable of mentoring junior staff, managing project scopes, and ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringSenior-Level Technical ExpertiseProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE)Design-Build Project Delivery

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Hard Skills
Bridge DesignEngineering CalculationsTechnical Report WritingDesign Criteria ApplicationProblem SolvingConceptual Design DevelopmentDetailed Design DevelopmentMulti-Discipline Project DevelopmentRisk AnticipationDecision-Making
Soft Skills
MentoringClient InteractionTeam LeadershipTask PrioritizationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Technical SoftwareDrawing ToolsEngineering Programs
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE)
Industry Keywords
VDOT ExperienceDDOT ExperienceProject DeliveryScope ManagementBudget Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned bridge design projects
  • Consult with the project manager on research, development, calculations, design, and delivery
  • Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to complex, cross-discipline projects
  • Address design-related issues through problem solving and client interactions
  • Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software
  • Mentor, train, and review junior engineer staff
  • Plan discipline-specific work, distribute work, and lead adherence to schedules and budgets
  • Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation
  • Develop scopes of work and levels of effort and manage adherence to scope and budget
  • Oversee completeness and accuracy of project team work within the technical discipline
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members
  • Coordinate technical project aspects with clients and teaming partners
  • Lead discipline delivery on larger, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Coordinate schedules, hours, and work distribution with other disciplines
  • Contribute to successful project delivery for HNTB clients
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Senior-level technical expertise across a broad range of engineering solutions
  • Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multiple discipline projects
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver projects on-time, within budget and scope
  • Ability to anticipate risks and understand effects of actions
  • Understanding of multi-discipline project development and successful project delivery
  • Refined technical skills for problem identification, solution development, and decision-making
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering with focus on Structural Engineering
  • Preferred: 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Preferred: VDOT and/or DDOT experience
  • Preferred: Experience with Design-Build project delivery
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • HNTB Total Rewards benefits
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position
  • Employee-ownership opportunities