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

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.