Senior Structural Bridge Engineer (Technical Lead)

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer (Technical Lead)

Department:

Engineering Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

East Brunswick, NJ Reporting To:

Justin Pusey Compensation:

$125,000 - $145,000 / year Description Artheon is a New Jersey-based, multidisciplinary consulting firm delivering transportation infrastructure for public and private sector clients throughout the region. Our structural group supports complex bridge programs-from replacements and widenings to retaining structures and staged construction-frequently for New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA). We're growing and looking for a senior technical leader to help elevate our bridge practice, mentor our team, and deliver high quality designs on schedule. As a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer, you will lead the structural design and delivery of bridges, walls, and related transportation structures; oversee analysis and plan production; drive QA/QC; and coordinate with highway, traffic, geotechnical, and water resources teams as well as subconsultants and clients.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership:

Lead LRFD-based analysis and design of steel and concrete bridges, retaining walls, and ancillary transportation structures in accordance with AASHTO, NJDOT, and NJTA standards.

Design Delivery:

Oversee structural calculations, load ratings, plan sheets, specifications, and engineer's estimates; guide alternatives analysis and constructability for staged MPT environments.

Project Coordination:

Partner with project managers to plan scope, budget, and schedule; coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs; interface with clients and review agencies.

Structural Assessments:

Lead condition evaluations and load ratings; develop rehab/replacement recommendations with defensible calculations and clear narratives.

QA/QC & Standards:

Perform and/or direct independent checks; help maintain Churchill templates, details, and best-practice guidance.

Mentorship:

Train, review, and develop junior and mid-level engineers; model sound engineering judgment and clear technical communication.

Field/Client Presence:

Perform occasional site visits, meetings, and field reviews across New Jersey. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering (M.S. preferred). P.E. license (NJ required or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months). 12+ years of progressive bridge/transportation structural experience. Proficiency with AASHTOWare BrR/BrD, Bentley LARS, PennDOT Programs (e.g., ABLRFD, STLRFD, BXLRFD), LEAP Bridge (or equivalent), NSBA Splice, and LRFD methodologies. Proficiency with MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan development. Demonstrated experience delivering NJ-based transportation projects to

NJDOT/NJTA

criteria. Strong written and verbal communication; proven record leading tasks and mentoring staff. Benefits Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.