Assistant Chief Engineer - Structural (Bridge) in Wall Township

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Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer - Structural (Bridge)

Location: Wall Township, NJ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex bridge design, rehabilitation, replacement, and transportation infrastructure projects
• Serve as a senior technical resource for bridge engineering teams, providing guidance on design approaches, engineering solutions, and project delivery strategies
• Lead quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of bridge plans, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation
• Oversee structural analysis and design activities in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, NJDOT standards, and applicable agency requirements
• Provide technical direction for bridge modeling, load rating analyses, structural evaluations, and rehabilitation design efforts
• Collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams including roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, hydraulic, and construction engineering professionals
• Support complex project pursuits through technical strategy, proposal development, interviews, and client presentations
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with NJDOT, county engineering departments, municipalities, and other transportation agencies
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers within the Bridge Department by providing technical guidance and supporting professional growth
• Assist with the development of department standards, technical resources, and best practices to enhance project delivery and engineering excellence
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives to support continued growth of our transportation and bridge practice
• Conduct site visits, bridge inspections, and field assessments as needed to support project delivery and technical decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; New Jersey, New York and/or Pennsylvania PE or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 15+ years of progressive bridge design and structural engineering experience
• Extensive experience delivering complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects/Historical Bridge Design Rehabilitation experience is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and NJDOT bridge design procedure
• Strong technical expertise in bridge analysis, rehabilitation, replacement, and structural evaluation
• Proficiency with bridge design and analysis software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or equivalent programs
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation required
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and elevate team performance
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Established relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and public-sector clients
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement activities

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