Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Movable Structures

September 3, 2026

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Job Description:

At Parsons, our Bridge teams provide design, rehabilitation, construction, condition inspection, construction inspection, and bridge architecture services for all bridge types and for all methods of project delivery across the country! This past year alone, our success in bridge engineering has earned us numerous national and local awards, highlighting our well-established brand as the preeminent bridge engineering service provider in North America.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in New York, NY, specializing in the design, analysis, inspection, and construction of heavy movable structures. These structures could include operating systems and hydraulics for movable bridges, lifts, drive machinery, pressurized piping systems, rail and guide systems, among others. The successful candidate will be an experienced, licensed mechanical engineer looking to advance their career and possess the communication skills and experience to lead mechanical engineering design for rehabilitation and new movable bridge projects in New York and across the US and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and direction on movable bridge projects.
Ensure consistency in project quality.
Follow direction from senior staff and direct the work of junior staff.
Ensure that work is completed within budgetary constraints and expectations; implement and administer appropriate project monitoring and control mechanisms.
Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
Commit to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.
Develop and review plans, calculations, technical specifications, contract documents, and engineer's estimates.

Qualifications:

8+ years of related mechanical design/analysis experience on similar systems and components as listed above.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
Experience leading projects and staff on bridge projects preferred.
Technical experience in the area of movable bridge design and rehabilitation is a must.
Peripheral knowledge of adjacent disciplines (electrical and structural).
Familiarity with AASHTO or AREMA movable bridge specifications.
Technical experience with pressurized piping systems, power piping for hydraulics, or standpipes preferred.
Experience working with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and/or NJT preferred.
Proficiency in Excel, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor is a must.
Design-build experience is a plus.

Join Parsons and be part of a team that delivers innovative and impactful infrastructure projects. Apply today to advance your engineering career!

Security Clearance Requirement:

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This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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Skills:
Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Autodesk Inventor, Bridge Building, Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Inspection, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, Economic Growth, Electricity, Employee Relations, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Operating Systems, Piping, Professional Engineer, Project Control, Project Tracking, SolidWorks, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design

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