Bridge Engineer

Job Description

• Creates innovative structural analyses and designs for bridges, throughout New England, delivering solutions that meet rigorous client requirements and regional specifications.
• Directs the development of models, drawings, and specifications.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Coordinates designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs structural condition assessments and confined space entries for existing bridge infrastructure throughout the New England region.
• Contributes to firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and case studies on innovative bridge design solutions, advanced structural systems, and lessons learned from New England infrastructure projects.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• May attend conferences, symposia, etc.
• To improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

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, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Connecticut or willingness to obtain licensure.
• 7+ years of professional experience in structural design, with at least 3 years of progressive responsibility in bridge design and transportation infrastructure projects within the New England region or similar climates.
• Regional travel throughout New England may be required for site assessments, client meetings, and project inspections, with occasional travel outside the region as project work demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience in bridge engineering will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Expert knowledge of structural engineering principles and advanced bridge design methodologies, including live load analysis, fatigue considerations, and regional construction practices specific to New England.
• Proficiency in 3D/4D CADD and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software.
• Advanced skills in structural analysis and design software (e.g., STAAD, RISA, Revit).
• Strong understanding of AASHTO standards, federal highway regulations, and Connecticut/New England state and local codes as they apply to bridge and transportation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to design structural systems for optimal strength, stability, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and client presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other project management tools.

10% or less

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…