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It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.\nRecognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations - adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.\n Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Bridge Engineer to join our team. The Senior Bridge Engineer provides senior-level engineering leadership, technical oversight, and construction support for complex bridge, guideway, and structural infrastructure associated with major transportation and railroad programs, including the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Project.\nThe Senior Bridge Engineer is responsible for leading the review and resolution of complex structural engineering issues, evaluating bridge design and construction documents, providing technical direction to project teams, and ensuring that construction activities comply with contract requirements, applicable design standards, and regulatory requirements.\nThis position serves as a senior technical resource and liaison among design consultants, construction management, contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to support the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of complex bridge infrastructure.\nResponsibilities\nProvide senior-level engineering oversight for the design, construction, inspection, testing, and acceptance of bridges, guideways, retaining structures, culverts, foundations, and other transportation-related structural systems\nLead the technical review of bridge design plans, specifications, structural calculations, shop drawings, working drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, construction work plans, and design modifications for compliance with contract requirements and applicable engineering standards\nPerform and/or oversee complex structural engineering analyses involving reinforced concrete, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, foundations, seismic systems, bearings, expansion joints, and other bridge components\nProvide technical direction and engineering recommendations for complex field conditions, constructability issues, design discrepancies, non-conforming work, and proposed design changes\nEvaluate contractor proposals, value engineering proposals, change requests, design revisions, and field modifications, including assessment of technical feasibility, structural adequacy, constructability, cost, schedule, and risk\nCoordinate with Engineers of Record, design consultants, Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, inspectors, specialty consultants, contractors, and other technical disciplines to resolve complex structural and construction issues\nLead or participate in constructability reviews, design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, risk assessments, value engineering workshops, and technical working groups\nReview and provide technical oversight of structural concrete placement, reinforcing steel, post-tensioning, structural steel fabrication and erection, bearings, expansion joints, falsework, shoring, temporary works, erection engineering, and construction staging\nReview and evaluate temporary works and construction engineering to verify that proposed construction methods maintain structural stability, public safety, worker safety, and compliance with approved project requirements\nPerform independent engineering evaluations and calculations to support field decisions related to structural integrity, construction sequencing, temporary conditions, design deviations, and changes to approved construction methods\nProvide senior technical guidance to engineers and construction personnel and mentor less-experienced staff in bridge engineering, construction practices, technical documentation, and engineering problem-solving\nReview inspection reports, material testing results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action plans, quality records, and other construction documentation to ensure timely and technically appropriate resolution of quality issues\nSupport evaluation and resolution of construction claims, disputes, differing site conditions, and change orders by providing technical analyses, engineering documentation, and recommendations\nMonitor construction activities and provide engineering support to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, quality assurance requirements, safety requirements, and applicable railroad and transportation standards\nAssist with development and review of technical memoranda, engineering reports, design review comments, field recommendations, engineering determinations, and final acceptance documentation\nSupport project risk management by identifying structural, design, construction, and interface risks and recommending appropriate mitigation measures\nCoordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, as applicable, on structural engineering, design compliance, construction, and safety matters\nSupport compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), applicable environmental requirements, and Authority safety and quality requirements\nPerform other senior-level bridge engineering duties as assigned in support of the project and overall transportation infrastructure program\n Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline and a minimum of eight (15) years of progressively responsible bridge, structural, transportation, or construction engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, eighteen (18) years of progressively responsible bridge or structural engineering experience\nCurrent California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering, or the ability to obtain California registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire.\nDemonstrated experience with the design, construction, inspection, or technical oversight of bridges or other complex transportation structures\nAdvanced knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, foundation systems, seismic design principles, structural analysis, and bridge construction methods\nStrong knowledge and demonstrated ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, structural calculations, contract documents, construction drawings, and technical reports\nDemonstrated ability to independently analyze complex engineering problems, develop technically sound solutions, and exercise professional engineering judgment\nExperience reviewing contractor submittals, RFIs, design changes, construction work plans, temporary works, and other technical documentation\nStrong understanding of construction quality assurance, inspection, testing, non-conformance resolution, and construction documentation processes\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present technical recommendations to project management, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders\nDemonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical coordination and work effectively with engineers, construction personnel, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering, structural analysis, design, and construction management software\nAbility to work independently, prioritize multiple technical assignments, and make sound engineering recommendations in a complex construction environment\n Preferred Qualifications/ Certifications/ Licensures\nCurrent California Structural Engineer (SE) license.\nMaster's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline\nTen (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in bridge design, bridge construction, structural engineering, or major transportation infrastructure programs.\nExperience providing senior-level engineering oversight on railroad, high-speed rail, commuter rail, freight rail, highway, transit, or other major transportation infrastructure projects.\nExperience supporting California High-Speed Rail, Caltrans, major commuter rail, freight rail, or other large-scale public infrastructure programs.\nAdvanced knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Caltrans Bridge Design and Construction Manuals, California Building Code (CBC), and other applicable transportation and structural engineering standards.\nExperience with seismic design and evaluation of bridges and transportation structures in accordance with applicable California and national standards.\nExperience reviewing and providing technical oversight of falsework, shoring, erection engineering, temporary works, construction staging, lifting operations, and complex construction sequencing.\nExperience with finite element analysis and structural engineering software such as SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, MIDAS Civil, LUSAS, CSiBridge, or similar platforms.\nFamiliarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D structural coordination, and digital engineering workflows.\nOSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification or equivalent construction safety training.\nExperience with construction management and document control platforms such as Primavera Unifier, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, or similar systems.\nExperience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities on complex infrastructure projects\n The salary range for this full-time role is $160k-$200k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. \n*Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law. \nTurner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or . This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.\nJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:\nTwitter\nInstagram\nLinkedIn\nIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our...","description_format":"text","description_chars":12544,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Management Consulting","Engineering Services","Construction"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T19:21:25Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 84 · green card filings: 23","filings_12m":84,"filings_prev_12m":47,"green_card_filings_12m":23,"median_offered_wage_usd":148575,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T11:24:14+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":200000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/turner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/turner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-15T22:01:17Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":33456,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4508},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4508"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fturner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fturner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fturner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/turner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fturner-townsend-senior-construction-bridge-engineer"}]}