Transportation Structural Project Engineer

Transportation Structural Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce, an award‑winning, multi‑discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Transportation Structural Project Engineer to join our company.

Posted:
February 26, 2026 – Full‑Time

Salary range: $91,000 – $118,000 / yr (final salary based on education, experience, certifications, and location).

• 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.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop engineering reports, plans, specifications and estimates.
• Participate in bridge and culvert condition inspections, perform load rating calculations.
• Review and assign work and/or check design calculations of junior staff.
• Participate in construction observation and administration.
• Perform delegated project management tasks in support of project execution.

• 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.

• 4+ 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 Work Suite, AASHTOWare, LARSA, STAAD, or similar software.

• Professional Engineer License preferred

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• M.S. degree considered a plus

• Portsmouth, NH
• Bedford, NH
• Portland, ME
• Topsham, ME

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well‑being benefit
• 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

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position.

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