Mid Level Bridge Engineer Jobs
Mid level bridge engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own structural design packages, coordinate across disciplines, and deliver projects with limited oversight. Hiring is predominantly on-site and hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like HDR, CHA Consulting, and Modjeski and Masters competing for engineers at this level now.
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The Bridge Bureau supports the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Districts by providing technical expertise in bridge design, inspection, and maintenance. Within the Bridge Bureau are engineers and technicians who perform bridge design, bridge detailing, bridge inspections, maintenance of bridge inventory, bridge load ratings, bridge services during construction, and bridge specification writing. The Bridge Bureau is involved in every bridge in the State through all stages of a bridge's life: preliminary design, design, construction, routine inspection, maintenance/rehabilitation projects, demolition, and replacement.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
The Bridge Engineer Manager will provide designs of bridges and structures for various transportation projects statewide, provide construction technical support for various bridge/structural projects, as well as supervise and direct other bridge/structural engineers and technicians within the Design Unit. Additional duties will include assisting with bridge load ratings, bridge inspections and emergency situations.
How does it get done?
The primary responsibilities of this Bridge Engineer Manager will include:
- Determine the project scope, including specifications and requirements, and plan out bridge and structural projects to meet
- Determine when bridge details and plans are complete and ready for review and distribution.
- Perform miscellaneous bridge/structural related tasks as directed by the Design Section Manager and the State Bridge
- Evaluate fabricator shop drawings for bridge and structural components to ensure they meet contract specifications and are
Who are the customers?
The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public.
Ideal Candidate
The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Ben Najera, 505-629-5761 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Bridge Bureau supports the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Districts by providing technical expertise in bridge design, inspection, and maintenance. Within the Bridge Bureau are engineers and technicians who perform bridge design, bridge detailing, bridge inspections, maintenance of bridge inventory, bridge load ratings, bridge services during construction, and bridge specification writing. The Bridge Bureau is involved in every bridge in the State through all stages of a bridge's life: preliminary design, design, construction, routine inspection, maintenance/rehabilitation projects, demolition, and replacement.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
The Bridge Engineer Manager will provide designs of bridges and structures for various transportation projects statewide, provide construction technical support for various bridge/structural projects, as well as supervise and direct other bridge/structural engineers and technicians within the Design Unit. Additional duties will include assisting with bridge load ratings, bridge inspections and emergency situations.
How does it get done?
The primary responsibilities of this Bridge Engineer Manager will include:
- Determine the project scope, including specifications and requirements, and plan out bridge and structural projects to meet
- Determine when bridge details and plans are complete and ready for review and distribution.
- Perform miscellaneous bridge/structural related tasks as directed by the Design Section Manager and the State Bridge
- Evaluate fabricator shop drawings for bridge and structural components to ensure they meet contract specifications and are
Who are the customers?
The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public.
Ideal Candidate
The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Ben Najera, 505-629-5761 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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- Modjeski and Masters5
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- State of New Mexico3
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- Healthcare & Medical Services7
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Mid Level Bridge Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level bridge engineer job?
Position your experience around projects where you held real ownership, not just task execution. Highlight deliverables like completed design packages, load rating reports, or permit submissions you drove from start to finish. Emphasize software proficiency in tools like OpenBridge, LEAP, or MicroStation, and show you can coordinate with subconsultants, clients, or inspection crews without constant supervision.
Which companies hire mid level bridge engineers?
Companies hiring mid level bridge engineers right now include HDR, CHA Consulting, and Modjeski and Masters, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of mid-size civil and structural engineering consultancies, large transportation infrastructure firms, and state or municipal transportation agencies seeking engineers who can manage project tasks independently.
Are there remote mid level bridge engineer jobs?
Yes, though most bridge engineering work is project-site or office-based by nature. About 36% of mid level bridge engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote roles. Design-heavy positions at consulting firms tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility compared to field-intensive or agency roles.
How do I move up to a mid level bridge engineer role?
Growing into a mid level bridge engineer role means steadily taking on greater ownership through your early career. Focus on deepening your technical skills in structural analysis, plan production, and load rating, then seek out assignments where you lead a portion of a project rather than just contribute to it. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as catching a design error or improving a workflow, accelerates the progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level bridge engineers?
Mid Level bridge engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they have the project volume and complexity to warrant engineers who can own discrete design tasks and carry deliverables through review and approval cycles without close supervision.