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HNTB

Bridge Engineer III

Location

Parsippany, NJ

Wage

$100,048 – $156,486/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 23, 2026

Job Description

Overview

HNTB is seeking a Bridge Engineer III to contribute to the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. The role involves producing design calculations, technical reports, and engineering plans while collaborating closely with project managers and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
  • Assists in the development of project specifications.
  • Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
  • Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
  • Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
  • Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
  • Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
  • Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
  • PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Steel bridge rehabilitation experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles.

Additional Information

  • Location: Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield)
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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How this job compares in Parsippany, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $62/hr, this posting sits about 81% above the $34/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $29–$40/hr middle band drawn from 106 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 98% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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