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Bridge Design Engineer
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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$104,257 / year median in Connecticut
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Perform detailed structural analyses, including finite element modeling and load rating, ensuring compliance with
AASHTO LRFD
Bridge Design and local requirements- Develop project design deliverables including design criteria, design plans, design specifications, quantities and related calculations for various design projects under Design/Build and Design/Bid/Build environments.
- Prepare and review steel, concrete design calculations, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and technical reports
- Supervise, mentor and technically guide junior bridge engineers and CAD designers
- Lead preparation of design and construction documents in accordance with NYSDOT and other local agency standards
- Assist in resolving complex technical problems and exercise independent decision making.
- Review and approve show drawings, supplier submittals including RFIs and field-design changes
- Support design‑build pursuits, including development of technical and schematic concepts
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (highway, traffic, geotechnical) Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Licensed or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer license in the States of NY and NJ.
- Proficiency in software such as CSI Bridge, FBMP, PCA Structure Point Suite, AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design, LARSA 4D, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and similar.
- Knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenBridge and/Autodesk Construction Cloud, and/Bentley Suite.
- Proficient knowledge of bridge design and rating codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, PANYNJ, is desired Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution preferred or Bachelor's degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution
- 5-10 years' experience in the bridge and structural design of transportation structures.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (or ability to obtain)
- Demonstrated experience delivering multi-span steel and concrete bridge projects (new designs and/rehabilitation)
- Strong familiarity with relevant DOT standards, design manuals and standard sheets
- Proficiency with bridge and structural design software such as
- CSI Bridge, LARSA, or similar
- LEAP Bridge Design or similar
- Microstation (required or ability to transition quickly)
- Role can be hybrid but reporting to local Stantec office (minimum 3 days a week)
- Experience with NYSDOT standards and local DOT agencies will be preferred This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Why Choose Stantec?
- Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
- Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
- Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
- We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
- Stantec's New York City office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Pay Range:
- Locations in
CO, HI, IL, MD
& VariousCA, NJ, VA
Areas- 100,000.00
- $145,000.00 Annually
- Locations in
NYC & CA
(Bay Area) & NJ (RP- $114,500.00
- $166,100.00 Annually
Pay Transparency:
- In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary:
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Primary Location:
- United States | NY | New York
Other Locations:
- United States | CT | New Haven
Organization:
- BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure
Employee Status:
- Regular
Business Justification:
- New Position
Travel:
- Yes
Schedule:
- Full time
Job Posting:
- 27/04/2026 01:04:10
Req ID:
- 1005592 \#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans