Senior Bridge Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their team in Texas. This role involves supervising bridge design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. The company values sustainability and innovative solutions, providing a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to meaningful infrastructure improvements. With a commitment to employee ownership and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of civil engineering.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Professional development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in bridge design.
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise calculations for designing bridge structures.
• Attend meetings with clients and develop solutions.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Engineering

OpenBridge Designer

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering

Tools

OpenBridge Designer

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Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
• Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
• Review calculations and design details developed by others
• Attend meeting with clients and other professionals and organizations
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
• Review construction related submittals
• Organize and maintain project files
• Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
• Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work
  
  

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
• 10+ years of engineering experience in bridge design
• TxDOT experience is strongly preferred
• Skilled in the use of OpenBridge Designer
• Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
• Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
• Familiarity of TxDOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
• Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment
  

Volkert Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits
  
  

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Austin

Houston

McKinney

Rockwall

Round Rock

San Antonio

Tyler

TX

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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