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Senior Bridge/Structural Engineer

Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.

ALBANY, NYJob$95–149K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$95–149K/yr
Location
ALBANY, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and project delivery for transportation infrastructure projects in Connecticut and New England. The role includes managing bridge projects, guiding engineering teams, and supporting client relationships and business growth. The preferred office is Rocky Hill, Connecticut, with several other offices, including Albany, also considered. The posting seeks extensive bridge engineering experience and offers a stated pay range.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bridge DesignBridge InspectionBridge Load RatingSteel Bridge DesignConcrete Bridge DesignPrestressed Concrete Bridge DesignAASHTO LRFDAASHTO Manual for Bridge EvaluationAASHTOWare BrR/DMidas CivilSTAADLEAP Concrete and SteelMicroStationOpenBridgeAutoCADCivil 3DCTDOT StandardsDesign LeadershipPlan and Specification PreparationCost EstimatingBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural EngineeringMaster's DegreeConnecticut PE Registration or Ability to Register12+ Years Bridge Engineering ExperienceNBIS Certification

Full job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects in Connecticut and throughout New England. The preferred office location for this position is Rocky Hill, CT. Candidates based in our Foxborough, MA; Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Manchester, NH; or Albany, NY offices will also be considered. This position offers the opportunity to manage DOT and local government bridge projects including bridge replacements, bridge rehabilitation, bridge preservation, bridge load ratings while guiding a talented team of engineers and designers. What youll do: * Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction. * Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards. * Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client relationships and drive project delivery, quality, and performance. * Review and assist with structural calculations, plans, and specifications. * Lead the mentoring and development of junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth * Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership. What youll bring: * Bachelors degree in civil or structural engineering. Masters degree preferred. * Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred. * 12-20 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects, specifically in Connecticut and with CTDOT. * Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating. * Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures. * Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare (BrR/D), Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D * NBIS certification is a plus. * Experience working with CTDOT standards and manuals. * Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables. * Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.Overview:At Weston & Sampson, youll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. Were looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each others ideas.We offer: * Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments * Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success * Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways * Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around * Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognitionPay Range: $95,400-$148,820 depending on experienceOur Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.Ready to tr

How this job compares

Set against the 3,124 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–149K/yr
  • New York median$95–136K/yr116 salary ranges
  • US median$100–155K/yr1,916 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $122K, is 4% above the New York median midpoint ($117K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 162 open Structural Engineer jobs in New York and 3,124 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 2,681 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,397 of the 3,124 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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