Senior Level Engineering Lead Jobs
Senior level engineering lead jobs place experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, system-level decisions, and the cross-functional teams that deliver at scale. Openings are concentrated across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like WSP, Rosendin Electric, and WSP in the U.S. hiring at this level now.
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Lead Senior Engineering Technician - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19086)
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State of New Mexico
Lead Senior Engineering Technician - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19086)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Lead Senior Engineering Technician - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19086)
State of New Mexico·Santa Fe, New Mexico
Job functions:
$33 - $49/hr
8+ yrs exp.
High school diploma or GED
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Bridge Management Section is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Bridge Bureau. The Bridge Management Section is tasked with the management of NMDOT's existing bridge inventory and bridge database and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) AASHTOWare Bridge Resource Management (BrM) program. The Section oversees bridge inspections, oversize and overweight vehicle permitting, bridge analysis and routing of permit vehicles, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance price agreements, and provides engineering and inspection support to the six (6) NMDOT District offices.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
This Senior Lead Engineering Technician position exists to ensure compliance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The NBIS requires states to maintain a program to continually inspect all bridges in New Mexico to ensure safety for the traveling public. The position will provide technical support to NMDOT's six (6) District offices to ensure the NBIS requirements are met. It will also include other Bridge Management Section duties.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of this position will include:
and other District requests or needs.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
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 generally performed in an office setting and divided between an office and field work. Field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects will include occasional travel and field work to bridge and highway structure sites, night-time bridge inspections, moderate to extreme weather conditions, moderate to high traffic conditions and work under bridges which may span over rivers or over moderate to extremely high features. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty pounds may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699. 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 Management Section is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Bridge Bureau. The Bridge Management Section is tasked with the management of NMDOT's existing bridge inventory and bridge database and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) AASHTOWare Bridge Resource Management (BrM) program. The Section oversees bridge inspections, oversize and overweight vehicle permitting, bridge analysis and routing of permit vehicles, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance price agreements, and provides engineering and inspection support to the six (6) NMDOT District offices.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
This Senior Lead Engineering Technician position exists to ensure compliance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The NBIS requires states to maintain a program to continually inspect all bridges in New Mexico to ensure safety for the traveling public. The position will provide technical support to NMDOT's six (6) District offices to ensure the NBIS requirements are met. It will also include other Bridge Management Section duties.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of this position will include:
- Provide support to the six (6) District bridge inspection programs.
- Assist with the management of consultant assigned inspections including routine, element, timber,
- Assist with bridge inspection quality assurance reviews, Rail Runner bridge inspections, District or
and other District requests or needs.
- Assists with the management of NMDOT's Bridge Preservation Funds and Bridge Formula Funds.
- Assist with the maintenance of NMDOT's bridge database (AASHTOWare BrM).
- Assist with the recently implemented requirements and changes to the National Bridge Inspection
Who are the customers?
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
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 generally performed in an office setting and divided between an office and field work. Field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects will include occasional travel and field work to bridge and highway structure sites, night-time bridge inspections, moderate to extreme weather conditions, moderate to high traffic conditions and work under bridges which may span over rivers or over moderate to extremely high features. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty pounds may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699. 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.
State of New Mexico
Lead Senior Engineering Technician - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19086)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
New 9h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$33 - $49/hr
8+ yrs exp.
High school diploma or GED
Full Time
Job Description
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Bridge Management Section is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Bridge Bureau. The Bridge Management Section is tasked with the management of NMDOT's existing bridge inventory and bridge database and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) AASHTOWare Bridge Resource Management (BrM) program. The Section oversees bridge inspections, oversize and overweight vehicle permitting, bridge analysis and routing of permit vehicles, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance price agreements, and provides engineering and inspection support to the six (6) NMDOT District offices.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
This Senior Lead Engineering Technician position exists to ensure compliance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The NBIS requires states to maintain a program to continually inspect all bridges in New Mexico to ensure safety for the traveling public. The position will provide technical support to NMDOT's six (6) District offices to ensure the NBIS requirements are met. It will also include other Bridge Management Section duties.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of this position will include:
and other District requests or needs.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
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 generally performed in an office setting and divided between an office and field work. Field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects will include occasional travel and field work to bridge and highway structure sites, night-time bridge inspections, moderate to extreme weather conditions, moderate to high traffic conditions and work under bridges which may span over rivers or over moderate to extremely high features. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty pounds may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699. 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 Management Section is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Bridge Bureau. The Bridge Management Section is tasked with the management of NMDOT's existing bridge inventory and bridge database and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) AASHTOWare Bridge Resource Management (BrM) program. The Section oversees bridge inspections, oversize and overweight vehicle permitting, bridge analysis and routing of permit vehicles, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance price agreements, and provides engineering and inspection support to the six (6) NMDOT District offices.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
This Senior Lead Engineering Technician position exists to ensure compliance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The NBIS requires states to maintain a program to continually inspect all bridges in New Mexico to ensure safety for the traveling public. The position will provide technical support to NMDOT's six (6) District offices to ensure the NBIS requirements are met. It will also include other Bridge Management Section duties.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of this position will include:
- Provide support to the six (6) District bridge inspection programs.
- Assist with the management of consultant assigned inspections including routine, element, timber,
- Assist with bridge inspection quality assurance reviews, Rail Runner bridge inspections, District or
and other District requests or needs.
- Assists with the management of NMDOT's Bridge Preservation Funds and Bridge Formula Funds.
- Assist with the maintenance of NMDOT's bridge database (AASHTOWare BrM).
- Assist with the recently implemented requirements and changes to the National Bridge Inspection
Who are the customers?
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
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 generally performed in an office setting and divided between an office and field work. Field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects will include occasional travel and field work to bridge and highway structure sites, night-time bridge inspections, moderate to extreme weather conditions, moderate to high traffic conditions and work under bridges which may span over rivers or over moderate to extremely high features. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty pounds may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699. 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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Senior Level Engineering Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level engineering lead job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned outcomes, not just contributed to them. Highlight systems you have designed end-to-end, teams you have mentored, and decisions you have driven under real constraints. Demonstrated ability to align engineering work with business goals, resolve cross-team blockers, and raise the technical bar for those around you separates strong senior candidates from the rest.
Which companies hire senior level engineering leads?
Companies hiring senior level engineering leads right now include WSP, Rosendin Electric, and WSP in the U.S., based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology companies, growth-stage product organizations, and established enterprises modernizing their engineering functions.
Are there remote senior level engineering lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company stage. About 34% of senior level engineering lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for experienced leads who can drive alignment and delivery across distributed teams without requiring on-site presence.
What makes an engineering lead role senior level?
Senior level engineering lead roles are defined by scope and autonomy. Rather than executing within a defined plan, senior leads set technical direction, own architectural decisions, and are accountable for outcomes across a team or product area. They are expected to mentor engineers at multiple levels, resolve ambiguity independently, and connect engineering priorities directly to organizational goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level engineering leads?
Senior level engineering lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-stakes systems that require experienced engineers who can lead teams, manage technical risk, and sustain delivery across long-horizon roadmaps.