Structural Department Lead

Job Description

With a portfolio of over 4,500 crossings worldwide, we have delivered landmark bridges that serve pedestrians, roads, railways, and pipelines. As a pioneer in accelerated bridge design and construction, we are the preferred designer for alternative delivery and disaster recovery projects that reconnect, restore, and rebuild communities when it matters most.

This role, based in New York City, involves leading the technical design of complex bridge projects in the NY/NJ regions, as well as supporting projects across the United States and internationally.

• Provide technical leadership and direction on complex bridge projects.
• Ensure project quality and consistency.
• Manage projects within budgetary constraints and expectations; implement and administer appropriate project monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.

• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Extensive experience in managing bridge rehabilitation and new bridge design projects, particularly in dense urban areas.
• Technical expertise in bridge design and rehabilitation is essential.
• Experience working with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, TBTA, and PANYNJ preferred.
• Design‑build experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with various clients and staff.
• Adaptable to change and collaborative.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of bridges, including concrete/steel, suspension, cable‑stayed, prestressed, post‑tensioned, segmental, long‑span, complex, conventional, pedestrian, and movable structures. If you are ready to work on diverse projects, have an eye for detail, and a passion for bridge design, we encourage you to apply.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume today.

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This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

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We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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