Bridge Engineering Technical Lead

Freese and Nichols • Fort Worth, TX

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is continuing to grow its bridge practice and is seeking a Bridge Engineering Technical Lead to help advance technical excellence, develop its people, and support the delivery of complex transportation and public infrastructure projects. While the preference is for this person to be based in the North Texas region, the position is open to candidates in the following Texas locations: Fort Worth, Frisco, Dallas, Denton, Austin, San Antonio, or Houston. This is an opportunity for a strong technical leader who wants to shape bridge design solutions, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success across a wide range of bridge and structural transportation applications. The ideal candidate brings deep bridge design experience, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to serve as Engineer of Record while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and public sector clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 6+ years of experience in designing various types of bridges and retaining walls.
• Experience leading bridge design projects from concept development through final design.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record or providing senior technical oversight on bridge projects.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications and applicable agency standards.
• Experience in delivering PS&E projects for TxDOT.
• Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in bridge inspection, rehabilitation, condition assessment, and asset management.
• Experience in delivering PS&E projects in region outside of Texas.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and design of bridge projects for public sector clients.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for bridge projects and provide technical oversight throughout project development and delivery.
• Direct and review design calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and other engineering deliverables.
• Serve as a technical resource for complex bridge design challenges, multidisciplinary coordination efforts, and engineering decision-making.
• Provide practical, innovative engineering solutions that reflect sound judgment, constructability, and client needs.
• Support project managers with technical scope development, design decisions, and project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Help ensure bridge projects meet client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and applicable agency requirements.
• Perform senior technical and quality reviews of bridge plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Support continuous improvement of bridge design practices, standards, workflows, and technical tools.
• Mentor and develop engineers while helping set expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support professional growth through project reviews, design guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Help less experienced engineers develop sound engineering judgment, technical capabilities, and confidence in bridge design delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the Bridge Team.
• Build strong relationships with clients, agency representatives, project teams, and partners.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, project presentations, and design discussions.
• Support client engagement and pursuits through technical input, qualifications content, proposal support, or presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with bridge professionals across the firm to share expertise, strengthen best practices, and promote responsive service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior