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Senior Project Engineer

Parsons Corporation

Boston, MAJob$112–196K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$112–196K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

Parsons seeks a Senior Bridge Project Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex structural projects. The role leads bridge design, engineering, and analysis for transportation projects, oversees project elements and technical personnel, and assists the Project Manager with project execution. The engineer also reviews bridge work for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures and prepares technical reports and project documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bridge DesignEngineering AnalysisStructural DesignEngineering SoftwareTechnology Selection

Qualifications

Master's in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering10+ Years Related Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Bridge Project Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the design and delivery of complex structural projects and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leads bridge design, engineering, and analysis for transportation projects.

  • Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget. requirements.

  • Analyze and prepare project designs, calculations and drawings for steel bridges; pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete bridges; cast-in-place flat slabs; and miscellaneous structures, with guidance provided on assigned tasks as required.

  • Reviews bridge work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable.

  • Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel and makes reassignments as project needs arise.

  • Provides training and development opportunities for assigned personnel.

  • Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.

  • Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study.

  • Participates in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.

  • Ensures client criteria and scope are met within the bridge engineering practice. Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.

  • Prepares technical reports, project manuals, and documentation of activity for the client and project management.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Qualifications You’ll Bring

  • Masters Degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering

  • 10+ years related field engineering experience or broad general engineering background and previous project engineering experience

  • P.E license

  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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!

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,063 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–196K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$103–147K/yr67 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,672 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $154K, is 26% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($123K) — in the top quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 78 open Project Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 5,063 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,916 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 10 of the 5,063 open Project Engineer jobs (under 1%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 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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