Bridge Engineer in Training — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Woolpert, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tech stipend

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Transportation Bridge Engineer to join the Transportation Design team. This position focuses on transportation structures like bridges and walls across multiple states, with mentoring for early-career engineers.

You will gain exposure to structural analysis, design standards, and project delivery, working with experienced professionals and modern tools in a collaborative environment. The role is hybrid in a Texas office.”

Qualifications

• ABET/EAC-accredited civil engineering program.
• EIT or FE certification required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in transportation structures or structural design.
• Familiarity with TxDOT DM-4 and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications is a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Open Bridge or Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of Licensed Professional Engineers on transportation structures projects.
• Assist in the analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and related structural components.
• Support preparation of plans, specifications, and engineering calculations in accordance with AASHTO and state DOT standards.
• Utilize engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, or structural analysis tools) to support design and drafting tasks.
• Aid in the development of 3D models and structural layouts for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects including roadway, geotechnical, and hydrological analysis.
• Provide general project support across multiple assignments as needed.

Skills

EIT/FE

Civil Engineering

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

AASHTO LRFD

TxDOT DM-4

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Transportation Bridge Engineer to join the Transportation Design team. This position focuses on transportation structures like bridges and walls across multiple states, with mentoring for early-career engineers.

You will gain exposure to structural analysis, design standards, and project delivery, working with experienced professionals and modern tools in a collaborative environment. The role is hybrid in a Texas office.”