Associate Principal – Bridges & Civil Infra Engineer

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

Time off and benefits

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a senior Structural Engineer (Associate Principal) in Texas to lead bridge and civil infrastructure projects. You will perform investigations, design, repairs, and rehabilitation, while mentoring staff and engaging with clients, contractors, and consultants.

You will operate as a doer-manager-advisor, leveraging a regional network, mentorship from senior leaders, and WJE's industry-leading resources and laboratory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain by comity; SE licensure a plus.
• Master's degree or PhD in civil/structural engineering or related field; significant relevant expertise considered in lieu of advanced degree.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant structural engineering experience including analysis, design for repair/retrofit, new design, investigations, and asset condition assessments.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship skills.
• Established regional network, including collaboration with state DOTs such as TxDOT.
• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications preferred: NHI Bridge Inspection certifications or precertification in Bridge Design with DOTs.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management across bridge and CI projects, including client development, scoping, team assembly, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership with Sound engineering judgment and adherence to codes and practices; oversee SME activities and training.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing within the office and company-wide.
• Actively contribute to WJE Civil Infrastructure practice growth and client relationships, and participate in industry organizations and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) – Texas

Master's degree or PhD in civil/structural engineering

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a senior Structural Engineer (Associate Principal) in Texas to lead bridge and civil infrastructure projects. You will perform investigations, design, repairs, and rehabilitation, while mentoring staff and engaging with clients, contractors, and consultants.

You will operate as a doer-manager-advisor, leveraging a regional network, mentorship from senior leaders, and WJE's industry-leading resources and laboratory capabilities.