Structural Engineer – Bridges

Recruiting Partner: Samantha McDermott

Newton Center, Massachusetts | Engineering | Hybrid | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 160379

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Are you passionate about bridges, design innovation, and making an impact in your community? Join a collaborative team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work shapes critical infrastructure throughout the region.

Structural (Bridge) Engineer Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based increases
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development support and training reimbursement
  • Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance
  • Career advancement opportunities with real project ownership
  • Supportive, close-knit team culture with mentorship at every stage

Structural (Bridge) Engineer Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • NBIS-qualified Team Leader
  • Structural design experience (bridges)
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with contractors, clients, and project partners
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering tools and willingness to learn new software
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Must Haves:

  • Lead and perform NBIS-compliant bridge inspections, including fieldwork and reporting
  • Execute bridge load ratings and develop comprehensive, detailed reports
  • Design new, rehabilitated, and replacement bridge structures for highway, rail, and pedestrian use
  • Coordinate closely with CAD designers and stakeholders to develop construction-ready plans
  • Participate in cost estimating, proposal writing, and project specifications beyond just design tasks

Structural (Bridge) Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in MA, RI, or other states
  • Completion of NHI bridge inspection or ancillary structure courses
  • Familiarity with MassDOT, Massport, DCR, and MBTA bridge programs
  • Experience managing multiple phases of a project, from inspection through construction
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to mentor junior engineers

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 160379

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach