Structural Project Engineer - Transportation (Bridge Inspection)

LJA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community-sponsored volunteer days

Professional memberships

Fun culture with social events

Job summary

LJA is looking for a Project Engineer in San Antonio to lead bridge inspections and prepare evaluation reports. The role involves mentoring junior staff and working closely with a team on various transportation structures.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, P.E. licensure in Texas, and extensive experience in structural engineering and bridge inspections. The position offers a generous benefits package and strong opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• 4+ years of NBIS bridge inspection experience, preferably in Texas.
• Proficiency with load ratings and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and inspections of bridges.
• Train and develop junior inspection staff.
• Prepare bridge inspection reports.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Bridge inspection

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas

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.