What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Specialist II position at Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc?
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:
Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects in Connecticut and throughout New England.
This position offers the opportunity to manage DOT and local government bridge projects — including bridge replacements, bridge rehabilitation, bridge preservation, bridge load ratings — while guiding a talented team of engineers and designers.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and lead bridge design projects from concept through construction.
- Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client relationships and drive project delivery, quality, and performance.
- Review and assist with structural calculations, plans, and specifications.
- Lead the mentoring and development of junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth
- Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut (or ability to become registered) is commonly required or strongly preferred.
- 12-20 years of progressive structural/bridge engineering design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects, specifically in Connecticut and with CTDOT.
- Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridge design, inspection, and load rating.
- Solid knowledge of and proficiency in applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation to transportation structures.
- Proficiency in design and analysis software such as AASHTOWare (BrR/D), Midas Civil, STAAD, LEAP Concrete and Steel, Microstation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
- NBIS certification is a plus.
- Experience working with CTDOT standards and manuals.
- Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and deliverables.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
#LI-HYBRID
#tranportation #structural #bridge #engineering