Engineer in Training (Bridge)

Woolpert; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Woolpert seeks a Transportation Bridge Engineer to join the Transportation Design team in our Houston, TX office. You will work on bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and related structures across multiple states, with mentoring from licensed engineers to build your technical and professional skills.

You will analyze and design transportation structures, prepare plans and calculations per AASHTO and DOT standards, and develop 3D models using MicroStation and OpenRoads.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in transportation structures or structural design.
• Familiarity with TxDOT DM-4 and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications is a plus.

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 per AASHTO and state DOT standards.
• Utilize engineering software (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

TxDOT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Open Bridge

Civil 3D

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Transportation Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic Transportation Design team in our Houston, TX office. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects across multiple states and clients, with a primary focus on transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, sign structures, and retaining walls in Texas. Our team is composed of experienced professionals who are passionate about mentoring early-career engineers, providing hands-on training, and developing the technical and professional skills needed for long-term success. This role offers exposure to diverse engineering practices and project types.

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
• 2+ years of relevant experience required, preferred 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.
• 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

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• 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: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

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