Engineering Manager

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

• 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.