Bridge Design Engineer

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity Stantec’s New York City office is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Design Engineer to support our growing New York Bridge and Transportation practice to support engineering teams on large infrastructure design projects and pursuits.

You will work under direct supervision of a Senior Bridge Engineer to assist on design of projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway reconstruction and public spaces. This position requires a strong track record of delivering complex and AASHTO-based bridge design, design-build projects and related structures.

Join our dynamic Bridges and Structures team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

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Key Responsibilities Perform detailed structural analyses, including finite element modeling and load rating, ensuring compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design and local requirements

Develop project design deliverables including design criteria, design plans, design specifications, quantities and related calculations for various design projects under Design/Build and Design/Bid/Build environments.

Prepare and review steel, concrete design calculations, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and technical reports

Supervise, mentor and technically guide junior bridge engineers and CAD designers

Lead preparation of design and construction documents in accordance with NYSDOT and other local agency standards

Assist in resolving complex technical problems and exercise independent decision making.

Review and approve show drawings, supplier submittals including RFIs and field-design changes

Support design‑build pursuits, including development of technical and schematic concepts

Coordinate with internal disciplines (highway, traffic, geotechnical)
Your Capabilities and Credentials Licensed or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer license in the States of NY and NJ.Proficiency in software such as CSI Bridge, FBMP, PCA Structure Point Suite, Auto Desk Structural Bridge Design, LARSA 4D, Bentley Open Bridge Designer and similar.

Knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, Open Bridge and/Autodesk Construction Cloud, and/Bentley Suite.

Proficient knowledge of bridge design and rating codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, PANYNJ, is desired

Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution5-10 years’ experience in the bridge and structural design of transportation structures.

Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (or ability to obtain)
Demonstrated experience delivering multi-span steel and concrete bridge projects (new designs and/rehabilitation)
Strong familiarity with relevant DOT standards, design manuals and standard sheets

Proficiency with bridge and structural design software such as:

- CSI Bridge, LARSA, or similar LEAP Bridge Design or similar

Microstation (required or ability to transition quickly)
Role can be hybrid but reporting to local Stantec office (minimum 3 days a week)

Experience with NYSDOT standards and local DOT agencies…