Bridge Design Engineer
About The Position
In this role, you will design and review a variety of transportation and civil structures, including highway and pedestrian bridges, culverts, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and drainage-related infrastructure. You will perform structural analyses, prepare design calculations and construction documents, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and client requirements. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of clients and projects, providing opportunities to work through all phases of project delivery, from planning and preliminary design to final design and construction support. Through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will strengthen your technical expertise while further developing your project management, coordination, and client service skills.
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience in civil/structural engineering with a focus on bridge design.
- Professional Engineer License (PE).
- Demonstrated experience with bridge design principles, methodologies, and current AASHTO LRFD standards.
- Strong knowledge of concrete and steel design.
- Proficiency with required software, including: Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or other MicroStation‑based platforms, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Mathcad
- Erickson Culvert
- BGS
- PGSuper
- RISA
- LEAP Bridge Suite
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
Responsibilities
- Lead and support structural and bridge design tasks as part of an integrated engineering team
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior staff, including EITs
- Perform structural/bridge analysis, engineering calculations, load‑rating evaluations, and design checks
- Develop and review structural/bridge plans, specifications, estimates, and supporting documents
- Conduct conceptual engineering studies and provide recommendations
- Support and lead preliminary engineering and final design efforts
- Prepare high‑quality technical reports and design summaries
- Coordinate with internal project managers, coworkers, local governments, and TxDOT
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and proposal efforts as needed
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid professional training
- Major license achievement bonus
- Extensive on-demand learning center
- Paid professional memberships
- Industry-competitive PTO
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid STD and LTD
- Employer-paid term life insurance
- Retirement 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly social events
- Paid group volunteering events
- Employee networks and groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
