AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026
Assistant Chief Engineer, Structural (Bridge)
AGILE's client, an impressive employee owned, mid sized engineering and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience delivering innovative infrastructure solutions throughout New Jersey and the Northeast, is seeking an accomplished Assistant Chief Engineer, Structural (Bridge) to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for its growing Bridge Department in Wall Township, New Jersey. Consistently recognized among the top and fastest growing engineering firms in the industry and as one of New Jersey’s Best Places to Work, this is an outstanding opportunity for a senior bridge engineering professional who wants to lead complex infrastructure projects, mentor talented engineers, advance technical excellence, and directly influence the continued growth of a highly respected transportation and structural engineering practice.
- Location
- Wall Township, NJ
- State
- New Jersey
- Workplace
- Not stated
- Salary
- $150,000 – $200,000
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Discipline
- Structural Engineering
- Specialty
- Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering
- Market
- Transportation | Infrastructure / Civil
- Credential
- PE required
- Bonus
- Yes
- Position ID
- 1181
Key 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 and provide guidance on design approaches, engineering solutions, and project delivery strategies
- Lead QA/QC reviews of bridge plans, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation
- Oversee structural analysis and design 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
- Collaborate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, hydraulic, and construction engineering professionals
- Support complex project pursuits through technical strategy, proposals, interviews, and client presentations
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and public sector clients
- Mentor and develop engineers within the Bridge Department
- Help develop department standards, technical resources, and engineering best practices
- Participate in strategic planning supporting continued growth of the transportation and bridge practice
- Conduct site visits, bridge inspections, and field assessments as required
Key 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 preferred, 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 and rehabilitation experience is a plus
- Advanced knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and NJDOT bridge design procedures
- Strong expertise in bridge analysis, rehabilitation, replacement, and structural evaluation
- Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or equivalent programs
- AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience required
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineers
- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem solving skills
- Established relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and public sector clients preferred
- Business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement experience preferred
Why Consider?
This is much more than another senior bridge engineering position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help lead a respected Bridge Department working on major bridge replacements, rehabilitations, inspections, load ratings, staged construction, highway structures, historic bridges, waterfront and movable bridge projects, and other technically challenging infrastructure assignments throughout the region. The firm offers senior engineers meaningful access to project teams and decision making, providing the opportunity to influence engineering standards, mentor future leaders, and help shape the continued growth of the practice.
This is a good point in the year to explore what your next step could look like.
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