Bridge Engineer

Job Description

To support our continued growth in New England, CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our well‑established and expanding bridge design practice in the Boston area. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who wants to lead meaningful work, influence project outcomes, and help shape the future of bridge design across Massachusetts and the Northeast. In this position, you will provide technical leadership on a wide range of bridge projects—from routine rehabilitation to complex, signature structures—serving MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, and other major transportation owners.

You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and scoping through PS&E development and construction engineering services.

• Serve as a key technical contributor and task lead on bridge design projects throughout Massachusetts and New England.
• Lead and participate in all phases of bridge design, including scoping, alternatives analysis, and PS&E development.
• Design a variety of bridge types, including steel, concrete, prestressed, and post‑tensioned structures.
• Perform design of associated structures such as retaining walls, foundations, and gantries.
• Conduct bridge load ratings and support inspection and rehabilitation efforts.
• Participate in bridge and culvert inspections.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Contribute to the growth of the Massachusetts and New England bridge practice through strong leadership and the delivery of high‑quality, constructible designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• PE license in Massachusetts; reciprocity with CT and NH a plus.
• Massachusetts Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 7+ years of MassDOT bridge design experience.
• Experience with NHDOT, CTDOT, RIDOT, Massport, and/or MBTA projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Micro Station, and/or Open Bridge.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and modeling software such as STAAD, CSI Bridge, MIDAS, AASHTOWare, or LARSA 4D.
• Experience with movable bridges and/or tunnel design or analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Ability to arrange/layout structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
• Strong knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g., Revit, STAAD, RISA).

10% or less

Min: USD $

Max: USD $

No – We will not support sponsorship in the United States (H-1B or TN Visas for this position).

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other…