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Bridge Section Head

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
Bridge Section Head
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Structural Engineering - Bridge Design

Allentown, PA
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ID: 25914
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Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Lead and manage a team of structural bridge engineers responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of structural projects. This role provides technical leadership, oversees project execution, and ensures that work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Responsible for staff development, resource planning, and maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders. In addition to managing the section's workload and performance, the position plays a key role in business development, client relationships, and maintaining technical excellence across all structural bridge engineering.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
  • Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
  • Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
  • Establish resources staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent
  • 10 years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Supervisory experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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