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Bridge Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Federal and state transportation agencies, private design firms, and EPC contractors all sponsor H-1B visa petitions for this role, making it one of the more accessible paths in the civil engineering field.
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RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking an Experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Our professionals provide bridge engineering design and condition inspection services; a complete range of highway-related services ranges from full-design and layout, resurfacing to full reconstruction; and comprehensive professional traffic engineering services.
We focus on developing regionally significant projects for state departments of transportation, turnpike authorities, multistate transportation agencies and authorities, bridge commissions, and county government clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. Our professionals advance some of the region’s most challenging projects by providing full-service solutions including innovative concept development, highway engineering, bridge and structural engineering, NBIS bridge inspections, traffic engineering, site-civil engineering, geotechnical, stormwater and environmental permitting.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This individual will lead project management, client relations, and provide the design and engineering services throughout all phases of bridge projects, working under the supervision of the Department Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality bridge design solutions for state, county, and federal projects.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 to 10 years of experience in the field of bridge engineering.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Plan, develop, and manage bridge engineering projects for clients, including DOT, county, and other transportation agencies.
- Support bridge design efforts, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulations and standards, such as AASHTO, NJDOT, and PennDOT design manuals.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare technical reports, detailed construction drawings, and specifications for bridge projects.
- Maintain strong technical knowledge of bridge design techniques, procedures, materials, and relevant engineering software.
- Perform independent, engineering calculations for bridge structures and create accurate construction plans and estimates.
- Ensure all design work adheres to client and corporate quality control procedures throughout the project life cycle.
- Review and provide feedback on the work of engineers, CAD drafters, and other technical staff to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Interact with clients and oversee the work of subconsultants, ensuring the project meets the agreed-upon goals and specifications.
- Support the Department Manager in job planning, scheduling, and coordination of multiple technical disciplines for complex bridge projects.
- Monitor and manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
- Review and approve project invoices before submission to clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgets.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or better in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field required.
- PE license required or the ability to pursue a PE licensure.
- Experience in bridge design, including AASHTO, NJDOT, NJTA or PennDOT.
- Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications.
- Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced.
- Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables.
- Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments.
- Must have effective communication, management and writing skills.
- Must be skilled in the use of Word/Excel products.
- AutoCAD capability a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $92,000.00 To $151,800.00 Annually
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off
WHY ARDURRA?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking an Experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Our professionals provide bridge engineering design and condition inspection services; a complete range of highway-related services ranges from full-design and layout, resurfacing to full reconstruction; and comprehensive professional traffic engineering services.
We focus on developing regionally significant projects for state departments of transportation, turnpike authorities, multistate transportation agencies and authorities, bridge commissions, and county government clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. Our professionals advance some of the region’s most challenging projects by providing full-service solutions including innovative concept development, highway engineering, bridge and structural engineering, NBIS bridge inspections, traffic engineering, site-civil engineering, geotechnical, stormwater and environmental permitting.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This individual will lead project management, client relations, and provide the design and engineering services throughout all phases of bridge projects, working under the supervision of the Department Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality bridge design solutions for state, county, and federal projects.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 to 10 years of experience in the field of bridge engineering.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Plan, develop, and manage bridge engineering projects for clients, including DOT, county, and other transportation agencies.
- Support bridge design efforts, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulations and standards, such as AASHTO, NJDOT, and PennDOT design manuals.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare technical reports, detailed construction drawings, and specifications for bridge projects.
- Maintain strong technical knowledge of bridge design techniques, procedures, materials, and relevant engineering software.
- Perform independent, engineering calculations for bridge structures and create accurate construction plans and estimates.
- Ensure all design work adheres to client and corporate quality control procedures throughout the project life cycle.
- Review and provide feedback on the work of engineers, CAD drafters, and other technical staff to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Interact with clients and oversee the work of subconsultants, ensuring the project meets the agreed-upon goals and specifications.
- Support the Department Manager in job planning, scheduling, and coordination of multiple technical disciplines for complex bridge projects.
- Monitor and manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
- Review and approve project invoices before submission to clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgets.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or better in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field required.
- PE license required or the ability to pursue a PE licensure.
- Experience in bridge design, including AASHTO, NJDOT, NJTA or PennDOT.
- Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications.
- Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced.
- Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables.
- Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments.
- Must have effective communication, management and writing skills.
- Must be skilled in the use of Word/Excel products.
- AutoCAD capability a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $92,000.00 To $151,800.00 Annually
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off
WHY ARDURRA?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
LI-BC1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Bridge Engineer
Align your credentials with PE licensure timelines
Many H-1B bridge engineer roles require or expect Professional Engineer licensure. If you're on OPT, start your PE exam process early so your licensure status is clear before your employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS.
Target federal-aid project employers specifically
Firms contracted on federally funded bridge projects must use E-Verify, which signals an established infrastructure for hiring international engineers. Prioritize DOT prime contractors and subconsultants working on FHWA-funded projects when evaluating sponsorship likelihood.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and county through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know the wage floor your offer must clear.
Flag your SOC code in job applications
Bridge engineers are typically classified under SOC 17-2051 (Civil Engineers) or 17-2199 (Engineers, All Other) depending on specialization. Confirm the correct code on O*NET and raise it with your employer's HR team, since the SOC code directly affects your prevailing wage tier.
Search for H-1B filers using Migrate Mate
Filter Bridge Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to firms that have already cleared DOL's Labor Condition Application process for this occupation, cutting out the guesswork on sponsorship willingness.
Negotiate cap-gap coverage into your start date
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B is selected in the lottery, your cap-gap period extends your work authorization automatically. Confirm this timeline with your employer before signing an offer so your project assignments don't conflict with your authorization window.
H-1B Visa Bridge Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Bridge Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Bridge engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Roles involving structural analysis, load rating, or seismic design are especially well-documented in LCA filings. Your employer will need to confirm the degree requirement is specific to the position, not just preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Bridge Engineers?
Federal and state transportation departments, structural engineering consultancies, EPC contractors, and bridge inspection firms all sponsor H-1B petitions for this role. Firms working on FHWA-funded or state DOT projects tend to have the most established sponsorship processes because federal contracting requirements already require E-Verify enrollment. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with confirmed LCA filing history in this occupation.
How does PE licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Bridge Engineer?
PE licensure isn't required to file an H-1B petition, but many bridge engineering roles list it as a condition of employment or a promotion threshold. If your job offer specifies PE licensure, your employer should reflect that requirement accurately in the LCA and I-129 filing. Starting the Fundamentals of Engineering exam process before your petition is filed strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
What prevailing wage level applies to Bridge Engineer H-1B positions?
Most entry-level bridge engineering H-1B roles are filed at DOL wage Level I or II, while senior structural engineers and project leads typically fall at Level III or IV. The applicable level depends on your supervisory responsibilities, complexity of assignments, and years of experience. Run your specific job title and county through the OFLC Wage Search to see the exact wage floor before your employer files the LCA.
Can I change employers mid-project on an H-1B as a Bridge Engineer?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your I-129 has been pending for at least 180 days and your new role is in the same or a closely related occupation, you can begin working for the new employer as soon as they file a new petition. For bridge engineers, moving between a design firm and a construction management role may require confirming the SOC codes are sufficiently related before switching.