07th April, 2026
Our client, a multidisciplinary design services firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join their team! This position can sit in Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse.
This is a full-time/direct hire/on-site position
Salary for this role based on experience: $85k-100k
Our client is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer with a civil or structural engineering background to join our growing Bridge and Transportation Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful bridge design and transportation infrastructure projects that enhance safety, resilience, and connectivity in the communities we serve. Whether you are already licensed or pursuing your Professional Engineering (PE) license, you'll receive mentorship and hands-on experience across a variety of bridge and transportation projects.
As a Bridge Design Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced professionals on the design, analysis, inspection, and rehabilitation of bridges, applying current DOT standards and industry best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure while making a lasting public impact. If you're ready to advance your career and help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow, we encourage you to apply today.
Responsibilities
- Support bridge design engineering, including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design.
- Develop design plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates for bridge and transportation structures.
- Maintain detailed records of bridge design documents, reports, and budgets.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable state and local standards, regulations, and safety codes.
- Support project managers with schedules, documentation, and presentations.
- Promote, utilize, and support QA/QC processes to guarantee quality deliverables.
- Conduct field inspections, prepare detailed bridge inspection reports, and analyze foundation design.
- Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs, and attend site visits.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and agencies to ensure seamless project delivery.
Qualifications - B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, Master's preferred
- 5-10 years of transportation experience with a background in structures/bridge design.
- EIT required; Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
- Proficiency in MicroStation, STAAD, and Bridge Design Software
- Familiarity with state DOT design standards (NYSDOT or PennDOT preferred)
- Professional performance aligned with our client's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Clientship philosophy.
- Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
- Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
- Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
- Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
- Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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