Structural Project Engineer - Transportation (Bridge Inspection)
LJA
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Job summary
LJA Transportation is seeking a Project Engineer to lead bridge inspection planning and field work, supervise inspectors, and develop repair strategies. You will coordinate load ratings and ensure NBIS compliance across transportation structures.
This role emphasizes mentoring junior staff and collaborating with a cross‑functional team. The position requires a PE in Texas with NBIS leadership credentials, and a focus on delivering high‑quality engineering solutions while supporting project
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
- 4+ years NBIS bridge inspection experience; Texas experience desired.
- Familiar with NBIS and SNBI
- Current NBIS requirements to serve as a Qualified Team Lead
- Proficiency with load ratings and load rating software
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical resource for bridge inspections
- Develop, train, and lead inspection staff
- Plan, schedule, and perform bridge inspections
- Prepare or review bridge inspection reports
- Perform or check load ratings
- Implement procedural updates for quality control of bridge inspections
- Perform inspections of other transportation structures
- Perform condition assessments of bridges and other structures
- Prepare bridge repair and rehabilitation plans
Skills
Education
Job description
LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. 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.
At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:
- Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
- Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
- We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
- Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
- We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
- We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact
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. Other activities may include design of repairs and maintenance plans.
- Serving as 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
- Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Lead in the State of Texas
- 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
- 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
- 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 to help you focus on what matters most.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
- Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
- Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
- Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
- Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
- Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
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