Transportation Structural Lead Project Engineer

Wright

$95K — $140K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12 years of experience in bridge and transportation structures design.
  • Professional Engineer License required.
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or similar field, M.S. is a plus.
  • Familiarity with structural design software and analysis programs like Bentley and STAAD.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design focused on bridges and large culverts, with emphasis on ancillary highway structures.
  • Develop engineering calculations and create reports, plans, specifications, and estimates.
  • Conduct inspections for bridges and culverts, performing load rating calculations.
  • Supervise multi-discipline project teams, assigning tasks and checking design calculations.
  • Participate in construction observation and administration, ensuring quality execution.
  • Manage tasks and projects to support successful project delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
  • Wellness program with fitness reimbursement to encourage healthy living.
  • Mental health and well-being support available.
  • Paid volunteer hours to promote community engagement.
  • 401(k) with employer matching and profit-sharing without vesting period.
  • Defined career development with mentorship and training programs.
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave policies.
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid working options.
Full Job Description
Transportation Structural Lead Project Engineer

Salary range is $95,000 - $140,000/yr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.
Responsibilities
  • Technical design with primary focus on bridge, large culvert and ancillary highway structures. Opportunities to support civil site infrastructure projects including dams, marine infrastructure, water/wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and institutional facilities.
  • Self -perform and lead team members in developing engineering calculations and develop engineering reports, plans, specifications and estimates.
  • Participate in bridge and culvert condition inspections, perform load rating calculations.
  • Supervise and assign work for multi-discipline project teams.
  • Check design calculations of team members.
  • Participate in construction observation and administration.
  • Perform task and or project management functions in support of project execution.
Essential Functions
  • Strong communication, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Personal organization and time management skills.
  • Able to build strong collaborative relationships with coworkers.
  • Committed to continual learning.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
Experience
  • 8 - 12 years' experience required, focused on design of bridges and transportation structures.
  • Experience with structural engineering for marine and dam infrastructure considered a plus.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Bentley Open Roads / Open Bridge Designer, AutoCAD, Mathcad, and Bluebeam.
  • Working knowledge of structural analysis programs and bridge design software: Bentley Civil WorkSuite, AASHTOWare, LARSA, STAAD, or similar FEM software.
Certifications
  • Professional Engineer License required
Education
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
  • M.S. degree considered a plus
Office Location
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • Bedford, NH
  • Portland, ME
  • Topsham, ME
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Maitland, FL
Your Benefits

Wright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
  • Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
  • Mental health and well-being benefit
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
  • Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
  • Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

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