Bridge Design Manager

At Stantec, our Bridges Team is dedicated to creating lasting infrastructure—from revitalizing local crossings that serve our communities to engineering landmark structures that shape skylines. If you're looking for meaningful work and opportunities to grow, you'll find both here.

Stantec seeks a Bridge Design Manager located in Columbia, Greenville, or Charleston SC to lead and manage engineering teams on both large and small infrastructure projects and pursuits. This role establishes a leading position on project design teams within our dynamic Bridges and Structures team.

• Oversee design development and project deliverables for projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway widening, railroad infrastructure, pedestrian facilities, and public spaces.
• Provide technical assistance in resolving complex problems and decision making.
• Oversee construction phase services on behalf of the Designer of Record.
• Perform and lead various design projects under Design/Bid/Build and Design/Build environments.
• Mentor and monitor work by other bridge engineers; provide design oversight and perform quality control and quality assurance checks on deliverables.
• Perform client coordination including deliverables, submittals, meetings, addressing review comments, and invoicing.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations on various pursuits and public information meetings.
• Willingness to develop conference papers and presentations.

• Proficiency in CSI Bridge, SAP 2000, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, Xtract, Microstation, Math Cad and similar structural analysis and design software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AASHTO BrR, AASHTO BrM, Google Earth, and Sketch Up.
• Expert level understanding of bridge design and rating codes, legal and design requirements in South Carolina.
• Knowledge of SCDOT displacement‑based methodology for seismic design, in addition to AASHTO force‑based approach.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team building skills are essential.
• Experience and familiarity with agencies such as SCDOT, NCDOT, GDOT, Norfolk Southern, and CSXT is desired.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree highly desired.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the structural design of bridges and transportation structures and ability to work as key personnel or subject‑matter expert on conventional and alternative delivery bridge design and transportation projects.
• Bridge inspection experience is beneficial.
• PE license or ability to obtain the PE license in the State of SC.

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Opportunity to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities.
• Access to committees, employee resource groups, community volunteering, and various company initiatives.
• Hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Conveniently located office with parking and nearby lunch venues.
• Environment that values people, collaboration, and impact.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 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.

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. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid…