Senior Structural Engineer Bridge Design Lead

Job Information

Full time | INFRA TECH ENGINEERING LLC | United States

Posted On 02/28/2026

Work Experience 10+ years

City New York

State/Province New York

State/US New York

10038

Senior Structural Engineer – Bridge Rehabilitation Design Lead

Location:

New York, NY (Hybrid)

Company:
Infra Tech Engineering, LLC

Infra Tech Engineering, LLC (ITE) is a New York-based, civil engineering consulting firm delivering structural, transportation, and construction inspection services for NYSDOT, NYSTA, PANYNJ and other public agencies.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with demonstrated expertise in bridge rehabilitation analysis and design to lead critical projects in New York. NYSDOT experience is preferred. This role is ideal for a seasoned bridge design engineer capable of preparing Bridge Rehabilitation Justification Reports (BRJR) and related Design Documents and developing Preliminary and Final Design plans, leading rehabilitation design efforts from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis and develop rehabilitation strategies, including deck replacement, structure steel retrofit, and substructure repairs of highway bridges and transportation structures.
• Prepare and oversee development of BRJR and design approval documents, preliminary and final design plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Evaluate structural deficiencies and develop rehabilitation vs. replacement strategies.
• Perform and supervise load rating analysis and bridge design using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) and AASHTOWare Bridge Design (BrD) software.
• Develop structural calculations, reports, cost comparisons, and life-cycle assessments.
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOT Bridge Manual, AASHTO LRFD, and applicable federal/state standards.
• Coordinate with clients including NYSDOT Structures Division and regional staff during design and review processes.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for structural deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposal development and technical pursuits.

If you are a senior bridge engineer ready to lead rehabilitation strategy and deliver technically rigorous structural solutions, we encourage you to apply.

The anticipated salary range for this position is: $135,000 – $195,000 base + performance bonus.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, license status, technical expertise and demonstrated experience.

In addition to base salary, Infra Tech Engineering offers performance-based bonuses, medical, dental, 401K, and opportunities for leadership growth within the firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (NY preferred or ability to obtain).
• 10–15+ years of experience in bridge design and structural engineering.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or leading NYSDOT BRJR, design documents, preliminary and final design plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Strong experience in bridge rehabilitation, substructure and superstructure design.
• Proficiency in AASHTOWare BrR / BrD software, MDX, CSI, SAP or equivalent structural analysis software, AutoCAD and/or Micro Station (Micro Station preferred).
• Strong understanding of bridge inspection data, condition ratings, and deterioration mechanisms.
• Proven ability to lead projects and guide technical staff.

• Leadership opportunity within a fast growing transportation infrastructure firm.
• Competitive compensation and fringe benefits commensurate with experience.
• Direct involvement in high-profile NYSDOT projects.
• Collaborative, technically focused team environment.