BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER

OTHON, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Othon, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Bridge Design Engineer to advance highway structure projects.

The successful candidate will be a Texas-licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in design calculations, plan development, and reviews within a growing consulting engineering firm. You will mentor staff, supervise CAD technicians, and coordinate with other disciplines while delivering signed and sealed plans.

Qualifications

• Texas PE license required.
• Minimum 10+ years in highway bridge design.
• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree.
• Experience with TxDOT design and plan development.
• Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed design calculations and signed plan sheets.
• Prepare layouts, specifications, and bill of quantities.
• Review work of other engineers and CAD staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise CAD staff.
• Coordinate with other disciplines within the firm.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas)

Bridge design experience

MicroStation

OpenBridge Modeler/Designer

TxDOT design software (BGS / PGSUPER)

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structures)

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (structures) - preferred

Tools

MicroStation drafting software

OpenBridge Modeler

OpenBridge Designer

GEOPAK

Job description

Othon, Inc. is currently seeking a Bridge Design Engineer for immediate employment at the Houston, TX location. We are looking for a self-motivated, aggressively enterprising individual wanting to expand their career opportunities within a growing consulting engineering firm. The qualified applicant will be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas with experience in structural engineering as applied to highway bridges and other related highway structures. The applicant will perform the following tasks: provide detailed design calculations in support of signed and sealed plan sheets; provide preliminary layouts, specifications, bill of quantities and final plan sheets; prepare written bridge type selection reports; review the work of other engineers; train and mentor less experienced engineers; supervise and review the work of CAD drafting technicians; work closely with other disciplines within the company. The Bridge Design Engineer will report to and be under the supervision of the Structures Business Group Leader.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structures preferred) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.
• 10+ years of experience in the design of highway bridges.
• Experience with Texas Department of Transportation design and plan development.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Working knowledge of MicroStation drafting software.
• Working knowledge of TxDOT design software such as BGS (Bridge Geometry System) and PGSUPER.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structures) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience with OpenBridge Modeler and/or OpenBridge Designer.
• Ability to attain reciprocity in other states for professional licensing.
• Working knowledge of VBent substructure design software.
• Working knowledge of GEOPAK.