Bridge Design Engineer

Stantec

Bridge Design Engineer supporting New York Bridge and Transportation practice at Stantec. Assist on design of bridges and related structures under the supervision of a Senior Bridge Engineer.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,500 - $166,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design, LARSA 4D, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and similar
Knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenBridge 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
Master’s Degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution
5-10 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)
Experience with NYSDOT standards and local DOT agencies will be preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

finite element modelingload ratingbridge designdesign specificationsdesign calculationsquantity take-offscost estimatestechnical reportsmulti-span bridge designrehabilitation

Soft Skills

problem solvingprofessional judgmentcreativityinnovationoral communicationwritten communicationmentoringsupervisiondecision makingcoordination

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMaster’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering