Engineering Manager

Location:

Greenville, SC
Company:
Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers is a leading manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of custom steel bridges. We serve a wide range of clients—from municipalities and national parks to energy companies and private developers. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, one-of-a-kind bridge solutions that exceed expectations.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and builders who thrive on technical challenges and take pride in craftsmanship. When you join Bridge Brothers, you're not just joining a company—you’re helping to shape infrastructure that connects communities and stands the test of time.

Bridge Brothers is seeking a high-impact Engineering Manager to lead and scale our engineering function in Greenville, SC.

This is a senior, high-visibility leadership role focused not only on technical excellence but also on department growth, standard procedure development, and building a repeatable, high-performing engineering organization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned civil or structural engineering leader with deep steel design experience and a passion for improving systems, people, and project delivery.

You will oversee engineering operations, elevate technical standards, develop scalable processes, and partner cross-functionally to deliver innovative, cost-effective bridge solutions.

Top-tier compensation and bonus opportunities are offered based on experience and qualifications.

Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for all engineering operations

Drive the growth, structure, and long-term scalability of the engineering department

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) , design workflows, and quality controls

Establish clear engineering performance metrics and accountability standards

Partner with executive leadership on capacity planning and resource forecasting

Serve as the technical authority on civil/structural engineering matters related to bridge design

Review and approve engineering plans, calculations, and specifications

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (AASHTO, AISC, ASCE, IBC, etc.)

Support complex design decisions and risk mitigation strategies

Champion continuous improvement in engineering tools, processes, and QC systems

Work closely with sales, fabrication, and construction teams to support project execution

Provide engineering input during project planning, estimating, and value engineering

Improve handoffs between engineering, shop, and field to reduce rework and surprises

Support business development with technical credibility when needed

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and designers

Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development of engineering staff

Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and technical rigor

Identify skill gaps and implement targeted training initiatives

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license required

10–15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience

Strong background in steel design (bridge experience strongly preferred)

Demonstrated experience building or improving engineering processes and systems

Strong working knowledge of AASHTO, AISC, ASCE, IBC, and related standards

Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, custom-engineering environment

Nice to Have

Experience leading and scaling engineering teams

Experience supporting custom steel fabrication environments

Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Tekla, Solid Works, or similar

High-impact leadership role with real organizational influence

Culture of craftsmanship, speed, and technical excellence

Visible role in a growing, entrepreneurial company

Top-tier compensation + performance-based bonus opportunities

Long-term career growth and leadership runway

If you're ready to build, scale, and lead a high-performing engineering organization, we’d love to connect. Join Bridge Brothers and help build what connects us.