Bridge Engineer
My client, a national engineering consultancy, is continuing to grow its South Carolina transportation practice and is looking to bring on a Bridge Engineer in South Carolina.
This firm is well known for delivering large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, backed by a strong backlog, long-term client relationships, and 100% employee ownership across a 6,000-person organization. The role offers a mix of leadership, technical oversight, and client-facing work, supported by a collaborative culture, hybrid flexibility, and strong opportunities for career growth.
The Bridge Engineer will be responsible for:
- Managing bridge and transportation projects from proposal through delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
- Leading and mentoring junior engineers and design staff
- Reviewing technical deliverables including bridge plans, structural analyses, and design calculations
- Coordinating with internal teams, DOT clients, and other stakeholders
- Supporting business development efforts and helping maintain strong client relationships
- Ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements, quality standards, and deadlines
The Bridge Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Proven experience delivering bridge and transportation projects
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing or mentoring teams
- Familiarity with South Carolina or Southeast transportation markets is a plus
- Experience with OpenBridge software and managing multiple projects concurrently
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
- 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Strong project pipeline and long-term career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on high-impact transportation projects across the region
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