Bridge Engineer in Training (Texas)

Woolpert; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,400 - 94,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off/vacation

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Transportation Bridge Engineer to join the Transportation Design team in Houston, TX. This role focuses on various transportation infrastructure projects, particularly bridges and culverts, allowing for impactful contributions and strong career advancement potential.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a desire to develop expertise in transportation structures.

The position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits, enhancing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in transportation structures or structural design preferred.
• Familiarity with TxDOT DM-4 and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in transportation structures engineering.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred)

EIT or FE certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Civil 3D

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Transportation Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Design team in our Houston, TX office. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects across Texas, with a primary focus on bridges, culverts, sign structures, and retaining walls.

Working alongside industry experts, you’ll gain valuable experience in structural analysis, design standards, and project delivery while contributing to impactful infrastructure improvements. With continued team growth expected, this position offers strong potential for career advancement.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred) from an ABET/EAC‑accredited program.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 1‑3 years of experience in transportation structures or structural design preferred.
• 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 is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across teams.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and develop technical expertise in transportation structures engineering.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Pay Range: $75,400 – $94,300 USD.