Structural Project Engineer - Transportation (Bridge Inspection)

LJA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the planning and inspection of bridges. This role involves collaborating with inspectors, training new staff, and preparing inspection reports while utilizing traditional and advanced inspection methods.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Texas P.E. license, and significant experience in bridge inspections. This opportunity offers various benefits, including generous time off, comprehensive health plans, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• 4+ years of NBIS bridge inspection experience.
• Current on NBIS Requirements to Serve as a Qualified Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and field inspection of bridges.
• Train junior staff in field inspection activities.
• Prepare and review bridge inspection reports.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Bridge inspection experience in Texas

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Lead in Texas

Tools

Load rating software

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The organization’s structure is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. The chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders sets this opportunity apart. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading the planning and field inspection of bridges and preparing bridge inspection reports and evaluations of other transportation structures. You will collaborate with a team of inspectors and train junior staff in field inspection activities and state‑specific practices. Depending on your qualifications, you may perform inspections of other structure types and utilize traditional and advanced NDE methods in support of inspections of bridges and other transportation structures. You will perform load ratings of existing structures and may be involved in the design of repairs and maintenance plans.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Serving as a technical resource for bridge inspections
• Developing, training, and leading inspection staff
• Planning, scheduling, and performing bridge inspections
• Preparing or reviewing bridge inspection reports
• Performing or checking load ratings
• Implementing procedural updates for quality control of bridge inspections
• Performing inspections of other transportation structures
• Performing condition assessments of bridges and other transportation structures
• Preparing bridge repair and rehabilitation plans

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
• Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Lead in the State of Texas

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
• 4+ years of NBIS bridge inspection experience; experience performing bridge inspections in Texas is desired
• Recent experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Specifications for National Bridge Inspection (SNBI)
• Current on NBIS Requirements to Serve as a Qualified Team Lead
• Proficiency with load ratings and load rating software

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Strong attention to detail, exceptional work ethic, and proven ability to mentor others
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Receive rewards for referring talent.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun Culture: Social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.