Bridge Engineer

About the role

The Bridge Engineer will apply structural engineering principals to evaluate, analyze, and document the in-service condition of bridge and transportation structures. The position emphasizes engineering analysis, structural behavior assessment, load rating, and technical leadership across bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Structural engineering evaluations of bridges and transportation structures
• Perform structural analysis, load rating calculations, and engineering assessments using industry-recognized software and analytical tools
• Develop detailed engineering reports summarizing analysis results, structural capacity, and recommended actions
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineering staff within the project team
• Collaborate with project managers on scope development, planning, quality control, and project delivery
• Participate in regional and national project assignments as required
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Strong expertise in structural engineering, material behavior, and computational analysis methods
• Absent the need for physical assistance, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to communicate in person, by telephone and email
• Must be able to work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must be able to operate a vehicle day or night
• Travel may be required at times

Preferred Qualifications

• NHI 130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection Training
• NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training
• NHI 130053 Bridge Inspector Refresher Training, if applicable
• NHI 130078 Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training
• Experience in structural asset management systems (AASHTOWare BrM, AssetWise, inspectX, etc.)
• Experience in load rating software (AASHTOWare BrR, BRASS, CANDE, etc.)
• Experience working on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to inspect any work on site without any physical assistance (such as ladders, man-lifts, underground structures, traverse uneven and irregular surfaces) except that which would normally be provided by the contractor’s personnel
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
• Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must be able to operate a vehicle day or night
• Travel may be required at times

Benefits

Onsite parking available, flexible work schedule, professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and more.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work as needed.