Senior Project Engineer, Bridges (Texas P.E.) - Expression of Interest

Woolpert, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,800 - 144,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program (ownership path)

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid sick time

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Technology stipend

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead bridge design tasks for transportation projects, with a focus on TxDOT work in Texas. Location preference is within Texas, and applicants must already have work authorization in the U.S.

Qualified candidates will possess a Texas PE license and a strong track record in leading bridge design initiatives. You will oversee structural designs, cost estimates, and QA checks, mentor engineers, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering as stated.
• Texas PE license is required for the role.
• Experience leading bridge design projects and teams.
• Proficiency with listed design software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a team to manage and execute bridge design tasks for TxDOT projects.
• Oversee structural designs, specifications, and cost estimations for bridges and related structures.
• Supervise load rating analyses and rehabilitation concepts.
• Mentor engineers and CAD staff in design software usage.
• Coordinate with other design teams and disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and drafters on projects.
• Develop design procedures to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in interdisciplinary project reviews.
• Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates.
• Perform QA checks on design calculations and drawings.
• Develop engineering budgets and schedules to support project management.

Skills

Bridge design leadership

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PGSuper

WinCore

LEAP Bridge Concrete

MicroStation

spColumn

LPile

MDX

CSiBridge

STAAD PRO

AASHTOWare

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Location: South Region, Texas. Only candidates located in Texas will be considered. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a team to manage and execute bridge design tasks for diverse transportation projects, focusing predominantly on TxDOT projects.
• Oversee the preparation of comprehensive structural designs, specifications, and cost estimations for a variety of structures, including bridges, retaining walls, and other related infrastructure.
• Supervise load rating analysis, rehabilitation concepts and structure type analysis evaluations.
• Mentor engineering team to use current engineering design software to complete designs.
• Coordinate with other design teams and disciplines.
• Offer technical guidance to Professional Engineer/EIT and CAD Designer/Drafters on projects.
• Develop design procedures to facilitate high‑quality, cost‑effective work by others.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Execute quality assurance checks on design calculations and drawings.
• Develop engineering budget and schedule to support project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Texas PE license is required.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard software such as PGSuper, WinCore, LEAP Bridge Concrete, MicroStation, spColumn, LPile, MDX, CSiBridge, STAAD PRO, AASHTOWare, etc.
• A track record of successfully leading bridge design projects.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• Career development opportunities.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Salary Range: USD $120,800.00 – $144,960.00 per year.

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.