Bridge Design Engineer

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‐disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying. Van Cleef Engineering has an immediate opening for an Bridge Design Engineer in our Freehold, NJ office (or potentially other of Van Cleef's 9 offices). This is a full-time, immediate opportunity.

Van Cleef is proud to have been recognized in New Jersey as a Best Place to Work for 2025! Another great reason to choose to work with Van Cleef!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design and analysis tasks
• Develop specifications, estimates, and bid package submission documents
• Oversee, manage, and/or provide guidance to junior level bridge engineers
• Coordinate with multi-disciplined design teams, including subconsultants
• Conduct site visits during construction phase for client support
• Assist with bridge and field inspections
• Assist with proposal preparation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania Professional Engineer License (or potential to obtain within 1-3 years)
• 1 to 5 years bridge design experience
• NJDOT, NJTA and/or PennDOT design experience preferred
• Knowledge of current AASHTO LRFD design specifications
• AutoCAD and MicroStation experience
• Experience with structural design software such as STAAD Pro, Mathcad, PennDOT design programs, or equivalent design programs
• A valid driver’s license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of effectively working on multiple projects
• High degree of self-motivation and team-oriented approach

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together. Van Cleef provides a fun, flexible, and challenging environment and embraces the core values of integrity, quality, accountability, ownership, and work life balance to guide our decisions and empower employees.

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate)
• Professional Licensing reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Compensation:

$65,000 - $85,000 annually commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship.

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.