Project Bridge Structural Engineer
The LiRo Group
Newton, MA · Posted November 13, 2026
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About the job
Overview
We have an immediate need for a Project Bridge Structural Engineer in our Newton, MA office. This hands-on role will support major transportation and rail-station design work while helping build a permanent New England infrastructure engineering team.
Come join our team. LiRo-Hill is a 1,100-person multidisciplinary firm providing engineering, construction management, environmental, architectural, and program management services. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill serves public and private clients through offices across New York, New Jersey, and New England.
Responsibilities
Perform and lead structural analysis and design for bridges, pedestrian bridges, station structures, platforms, canopies, stairs, ramps, foundations, retaining systems, and related transportation structures.
Serve as lead designer or task lead for simple to moderately complex assignments.
Develop calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, models, and reports.
Support active-rail staging, constructability, temporary conditions, field investigations, and construction administration.
Coordinate closely with rail, civil, geotechnical, architecture, MEP, traffic, environmental, and construction teams.
Support scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and agency coordination.
Mentor developing engineers and progress toward broader project-management responsibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering.
5-10 years of bridge or transportation structural engineering experience.
PE preferred; ability to obtain a Massachusetts PE within 12 months required.
Bridge, pedestrian bridge, rail, transit, or station structural experience preferred.
Experience with MassDOT, MBTA, commuter rail, or comparable transportation agencies preferred.
Proficiency with structural analysis software; AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenBridge, or Revit experience is beneficial.
What We Offer
Competitive total compensation package
Employee-only stock purchase plan
Mentoring and continuing education programs
Employee referral bonus
Volunteer and industry association opportunities
Our Culture
We believe in the power of collaboration. We work to create a culture where employees can contribute ideas, develop professionally, and deliver high-quality work as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.
Compensation: $140,000 - $155,000 per year. The range provided is the salary the Firm in good faith believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and location.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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