Bridge Project Engineer

Company: System One
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Bridge Project Engineer

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Location: [Various locations in PA, NY, TX, NC]
Type: Full-time - Transportation Infrastructure

Position Summary:

Are you ready to lead impactful bridge and structural projects? This role offers the opportunity to design, analyze, and manage the construction and maintenance of critical infrastructure-such as bridges, buildings, and dams-that supports community growth and connectivity. The ideal candidate will bring technical excellence, innovation, and leadership to every phase of project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead bridge design efforts, including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design


Prepare comprehensive design plans, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates


Provide technical guidance during construction, including responding to contractor questions and performing site visits to ensure adherence to design intent


Conduct bridge and culvert inspections and produce related field reports


Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations


Maintain organized records of project design documents, schedules, and budget information


Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, and permitting/regulatory agencies


Review internal design work for technical accuracy and ensure quality control


Participate in regular project meetings and collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines and budget goals


Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineering staff


Assist Project Manager with presentations, scheduling, and execution of project development tasks



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree preferred)


Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one


10-15 years of transportation infrastructure experience with an emphasis on structural/bridge design


Proficiency with MicroStation, STAAD, and bridge design software preferred


Familiarity with NYSDOT and/or PennDOT standards and procedures required



Skills & Attributes:

Commitment to delivering high-quality, technically sound engineering solutions


Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills


Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and ownership of assigned work


Ability to think critically and solve complex engineering problems


Attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment


Receptiveness to feedback and continuous improvement


Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)



Compensation:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 annually
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and other relevant factors. This range does not include the value of benefits.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects that make a lasting difference in communities. If you're passionate about infrastructure and thrive on technical challenges, this role offers a meaningful path forward.

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Keywords: System One, Utica , Bridge Project Engineer, Engineering , Ithaca, New York