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Structural Project Engineer Bridges CM

GAI Consultants Inc.

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ALBANY, NY
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Job overview

GAI Consultants seeks an experienced Structural Project Engineer to support bridge and transportation infrastructure projects in New York. The role covers bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement, retaining wall and structural design, and construction engineering support. The engineer plans and reviews technical work, coordinates with clients and project teams, and may serve as a client contact across multiple projects. Work outside normal business hours may be needed for client requests or meetings.

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Skills

Transportation Infrastructure DesignOrganizational SkillsAssignment ManagementDeadline ManagementCommunicationPresentationClient Relations

Qualifications

New York Transportation Project Experience

Full job description

DescriptionJoin the Creighton Manning team, a GAI Consultants Company...We are seeking an experienced Structural Project Engineer for bridge and other transportation-related projects to join our consulting firm in Albany, Poughkeepsie, or Syracuse, New York.About This Position:A Project Engineer functions as a fully competent engineer in all aspects of the subject matter of assignments. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by junior staff. Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposal preparation. Generally performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty or a program function. Typical projects include bridge and culvert rehabilitations and replacements, retaining wall design, miscellaneous structural design for transportation infrastructure, and construction engineering support. Project Engineers often require efforts outside normal business hours to meet client requests and/or attend meetings.The ideal candidate will have: * Experience progressing transportation infrastructure design projects in New York State including culvert and bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects * Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines * Strong communication, presentation, and client relation skills - both verbal and writtenResponsibilities include: * Ability to prepare or check calculations and/or direct the design procedures of others to ensure that calculations are in accordance with AASHTO and NYSDOT design standards. * Prepare Design Reports, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs for various bridge design projects. * Develop plan details for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects in accordance with NYSDOT Standards. * Work within assigned task scope and budget, and coordinate with client and team to develop effective and efficient solutions. * Perform structural analysis and/or stability review of existing/new bridges/structures for proposed construction loading and temporary conditions. * Development of demolition/erection sequence plans; including the stability analysis of the structure during each of the different stages of construction. * Analysis and design of temporary shoring towers/systems for both gravity and lateral loads. * Design/Detailing of hydraulic jacking and structural lifting systems. * Development of Crane Pick Plans; including geometry and feasibility studies, Site Logistics, crane sizing and capacity checks, design of load distribution mats, custom rigging. * Serves as Project Engineer with autonomy for project related tasks and as a designated client contact. May have responsibilities on multiple projects.Essential Job Functions: * Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work. * Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation. * Apply standard technology and procedures. * Conduct analysis choosing appropriate applications. * Anticipate bigger project objectives. * Complete complex engineering assignments. * Review cost and quantity estimating prepared by others. * Attend project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. * Responsible for report writing for all complexity of projects. * Assume client relations for routine basic projects. * Provide delegation and supervision of Engineer I/II/III's and Technicians. * Provide coordination for multi-discipline projects. * Provide direction on technical guidance for complex problems. * QC/Peer review. * Oversee quality and standards. * Serve as a consultant and technical leader on proposals and projects. Provide technical guidance and strategy assistance in the development of design and/or planning proposals and concepts. * Develop innovative approaches to solve technical issues within the constraints of fiscal realities. * Seek technical challenges and

How this job compares

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

Pay
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  • New York median$95–136K/yr116 salary ranges
  • US median$40–50/hr79 hourly ranges
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
Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (2,681 postings).
Education
2,397 of the 3,124 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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