Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Structural (Bridge) Project Manager / Senior Structural Engineer to help grow our Carolinas Bridge Practice, with a primary focus on SCDOT bridge projects requiring stamped bridge design and seismic analysis experience. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a South Carolina–based bridge group within an established, award‑winning ENR Top 50 transportation firm.
The ideal candidate is a client‑facing bridge leader with proven SCDOT bridge design, seismic analysis, and stamped project experience, capable of balancing hands‑on technical leadership, project management, QC/stamping, and business development support.
Day‑to‑Day Work
Bridge design, rehabilitation, seismic analysis (SCDOT‑specific), and load rating
QC review and stamping of SCDOT bridge documents
Coordination with roadway, hydraulics, and construction teams
Project examples:
I‑95 Lake Marion – Bridge design
I‑77 – Bridge design & rehabilitation
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Project Delivery
- Serve as a leader within the Carolinas Bridge Practice
- Act as Bridge Project Manager, Task Lead, and/or Engineer of Record for SCDOT and DOT bridge projects
Perform and oversee:
- Highway and rail bridge analysis, modeling, and design
- South Carolina–specific seismic analysis for bridge structures
- Load rating, rehabilitation, and structural evaluations
- Manage bridge rehabilitation/replacement and ancillary structures
- Sign and seal bridge and structural plans in South Carolina (DOT projects required)
Quality Control
- Provide QC oversight for ~10–12 active structures projects
- Ensure compliance with SCDOT standards, constructability, and technical excellence
- Support inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation efforts as needed
Group Growth & Mentorship
- Build and lead a South Carolina structures team (initially ~2–3 staff)
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
- Support recruiting and development of a NC/SC DOT bridge pipeline
Business Development & Client Engagement
- Support Design‑Build and Alternative Delivery pursuits
- Lead or support structures scopes on $50M–$500M+ SCDOT bridge pursuits
- Contribute to technical proposals, fee development, and delivery strategies
- Maintain strong client relationships and participate in ACEC and industry events
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- Licensed SC PE with stamped SCDOT bridge projects
- Demonstrated hands‑on seismic bridge design experience
- Strong SCDOT credibility and client presence
- Comfortable acting as Technical Lead, Project Manager, and QC authority
- Business‑minded self‑starter interested in winning work, building a team, and growing into a Structures Group Leader
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Why This Role
- Immediate impact on a strong bridge backlog
- High visibility on major SCDOT bridge pursuits
- Clear path into senior leadership
- Opportunity to build a bridge/structures practice from the ground up
- Strong regional reputation with significant growth potential
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience (bridge‑focused)
Extensive bridge experience, including:
- Seismic analysis of bridges
- Load rating and structural evaluations
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina
Experience serving as Engineer of Record and signing/stamping bridge projects for SCDOT
Alternative Delivery / Design‑Build experience
Strong project management skills (budgets, schedules, teams)
Ability to review, redline and help mentor jr staff in MicroStation, ORD, Or OpenBridge
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
•SCDOT‑specific seismic preferred
NCDOT and/or SCDOT bridge design and delivery experience
GDOT and/or rail bridge experience
ACEC member
OpenBridge experience
NBIS certification
Bridge inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation expertise
Exposure to pre‑construction or operations leadership
Cross‑discipline understanding (roadway, hydraulics, utilities, traffic)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.