Job Description
Senior Bridge Engineer – HNTB Rocky Hill, Connecticut
What We’re Looking For
Are you ready to take on your next big career move? Now is the perfect time to join HNTB’s Rocky Hill Bridge Group and work on some of the Northeast’s most exciting and impactful infrastructure projects. Our team partners with major clients including CTDOT, Amtrak, MassDOT, RIDOT, NYSDOT, MaineDOT, and more. Current and upcoming projects include the Northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation, the Walk Bridge Replacement Program, the Waterbury Mixmaster Interchange Reconstruction, and several design-build projects across the region.
For over a century, HNTB has helped shape some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the U.S. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning—offering our employees opportunities to grow their skills and advance their careers. With our strong growth trajectory, this is the right moment to bring your expertise to a company that builds communities and careers that truly matter.
Position Overview
As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you will play a leadership role in delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Northeast. You’ll provide technical guidance, serve as a subject matter expert, and ensure that all engineering solutions meet both industry standards and HNTB’s high-quality benchmarks. This position requires both strong technical proficiency and the ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.
This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, contribute to proposals, represent the firm on advisory committees, and position yourself as a trusted advisor to clients. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform independent technical reviews and provide guidance on complex or unusual engineering projects.
- Offer technical expertise and mentorship to project leadership and staff.
- Support marketing and proposal efforts for high-profile engineering projects.
- Coordinate with clients and teaming partners on technical project aspects.
- Ensure consistency of engineering standards and practices across disciplines and projects.
- Identify, share, and implement industry best practices and innovations.
- Represent HNTB as a thought leader, contributing through presentations, articles, and advisory committee work.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 11 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- 20+ years of relevant experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Familiarity with CTDOT standards and project delivery processes
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (Rocky Hill, CT): $161,512.36 – $258,000.27 annually (final offer depends on qualifications, skills, and experience).
- Comprehensive HNTB Total Rewards benefits package
- Visa sponsorship available.
Location
- Rocky Hill, CT (Hartford area)
Additional Information
HNTB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Learn more about our policy here
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Third-Party Agencies Notice: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any such submissions become the property of HNTB, with no fees owed.
Job Type: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-26701