Bridge Engineer-In-Training

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Bridge Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to join our Austin, Texas office. This role supports planning, analysis, design, and construction of bridge and transportation structures, collaborating with experienced engineers on TxDOT and municipal projects.

Responsibilities include assisting with analysis, design, and detailing of bridge structures, preparing calculations and reports, and reviewing structural models using industry-standard software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, or Structural Engineering.
• 0-2 years of relevant bridge or structural engineering experience.
• Fundamental understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within a project team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project meetings, field visits, and bridge inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis, design, and detailing of bridge structures, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation-related structures.
• Support the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Assist with developing and reviewing structural models using industry-standard analysis and design software.
• Collect, compile, and evaluate project data, including survey information, geotechnical reports, existing plans, utility information, and field observations.
• Participate in bridge inspections, condition assessments, and construction observation activities as required.
• Prepare accurate and complete engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, and design deliverables in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, geotechnical, and construction engineering staff.
• Apply applicable AASHTO, TxDOT, and industry design standards, specifications, and guidelines.
• Follow WSP's quality management procedures, safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Complete assigned training and professional development activities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support project and business needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

LEAP Bridge

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Bridge Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to join our Austin, Texas office. This position offers the opportunity to support the planning, analysis, design, and construction of bridge and transportation structures while working alongside experienced engineers on TxDOT, municipal, and other infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis, design, and detailing of bridge structures, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation-related structures.
• Support the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Assist with developing and reviewing structural models using industry-standard analysis and design software.
• Collect, compile, and evaluate project data, including survey information, geotechnical reports, existing plans, utility information, and field observations.
• Participate in bridge inspections, condition assessments, and construction observation activities as required.
• Prepare accurate and complete engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, and design deliverables in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, geotechnical, and construction engineering staff.
• Apply applicable AASHTO, TxDOT, and industry design standards, specifications, and guidelines.
• Follow WSP's quality management procedures, safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Complete assigned training and professional development activities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support project and business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, or Structural Engineering.
• 0-2 years of relevant bridge or structural engineering experience.
• Fundamental understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within a project team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel occasionally for project meetings, field visits, and bridge inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Familiarity with bridge design and structural analysis software such as OpenBridge Designer (OBD), OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), LEAP Bridge, PGSuper, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar programs.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
• Internship or coursework related to bridge design, structural analysis, or transportation structures.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.