Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects in Connecticut and throughout New England. The preferred office location for this position is Rocky Hill, CT. Candidates based in our Foxborough, MA; Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Manchester, NH; or Albany, NY offices will also be considered.

This position offers the opportunity to manage DOT and local government bridge projects — including bridge replacements, bridge rehabilitation, bridge preservation, bridge load ratings — while guiding a talented team of engineers and designers.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client relationships and drive project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review and assist with structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Lead the mentoring and development of junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred.
• 12-20 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects, specifically in Connecticut and with CTDOT.
• Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
• Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare (BrR/D), Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• NBIS certification is a plus.
• Experience working with CTDOT standards and manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.