Senior Bridge Engineer

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year

Department: Transportation

Location: Williston, VT

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to play a key technical and leadership role within our growing bridge practice in Vermont. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex bridge design and rehabilitation projects, contribute technical expertise across a wide range of structural challenges, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile transportation initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about structural engineering, enjoys mentoring others, and is motivated by work that makes a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

We prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO.

• Serve as a technical lead for the planning, design, analysis, rehabilitation, and inspection of highway and pedestrian bridges
• Prepare and oversee development of bridge design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Perform and/or review structural analyses, load ratings, and design calculations in accordance with AASHTO and state DOT standards
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and support staff, fostering technical excellence and professional development
• Coordinate with clients, DOTs, municipalities, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Participate in bridge inspections and condition evaluations as required
• Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
• Contribute to business development efforts including proposals, client relationships, and technical presentations

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in ME, NH, or VT (or ability to acquire within 6 months)
• 8+ years of bridge engineering and structural design experience
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (preferred)
• Experience with state DOT bridge programs and standards
• Proficiency with bridge design and analysis software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead technical tasks and collaborate across disciplines
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation and inspection programs (preferred)
• Prior project management or task leadership experience (preferred)

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We re committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

• Schedule Flexibility:
  Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off:
  Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement:
  Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture:
  Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O Nei Il participates in the Federal e-Verify program.