Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead and support a diverse portfolio of bridge, retaining wall, airport inspection, and transportation infrastructure projects across Texas and Oklahoma. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to guide project delivery, manage an established backlog, mentor engineering staff, and help shape the future structure of the bridge engineering team.

The successful candidate will bring extensive bridge engineering and DOT experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the flexibility to work as part of both prime consultant and subconsultant teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure projects for state, county, tollway, and airport clients.
• Manage projects at varying stages of completion, from initial startup through advanced design and ongoing assignments.
• Support bridge, retaining wall, airport inspection, county bridge, and specialized transportation projects.
• Coordinate project transitions and maintain continuity during the handover of active assignments.
• Manage an established backlog of projects in Texas and Oklahoma.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering team members.
• Help evaluate and improve team structure, responsibilities, and project delivery processes.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, project partners, subconsultants, and internal team members.
• Serve in both prime consultant and subconsultant roles, depending on the assignment.
• Balance multiple deadlines and adjust priorities as project needs evolve.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of bridge engineering experience .
• Significant experience delivering DOT transportation projects.
• Required DOT pre-certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and complex project assignments.
• Experience managing bridge projects across multiple phases of design or completion.
• Ability to manage project transitions, backlogs, and competing priorities.
• Strong professional credibility and the ability to earn the trust of colleagues, clients, and project partners.
• Willingness to support organizational change and contribute to team development.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with transportation projects in Texas or Oklahoma.
• Familiarity with major DOT bridge and retaining wall programs.
• Experience with county bridge projects, airport inspections, or tollway assignments.
• Experience working as both a prime consultant and subconsultant.
• Previous responsibility for team leadership, restructuring, or mentoring engineers.
• Established transportation-industry relationships that can support project delivery and client service.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, adaptable, collaborative, and open to change. This person should be comfortable stepping into an active project environment, guiding a team through transition, and responding to changing deadlines and client priorities.

The organization values professionals who are dependable, team-oriented, and willing to provide additional support when project demands require it. Flexibility and respect for family obligations are also emphasized.

Compensation

• Base salary: $150,000 to $200,000
• Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable credentials.

Benefits

The benefits package currently includes:

• Medical insurance options through Cigna Health & Life.
• Dental and vision insurance options through MetLife.
• 401(k) eligibility beginning on the first day of employment, with a 1% annual employer match.
• Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance valued at the employee's annual salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off accruing at approximately three weeks per year during the first five years and approximately four weeks per year thereafter.
• Optional accident, cancer, and identity-theft protection programs.
• In-house training and mentorship opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements for trained and reliable employees.

Relocation

Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate. Specific relocation terms will be determined during the hiring process.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take a meaningful leadership role within an active bridge engineering practice. The selected candidate will inherit varied, high-impact transportation assignments, influence how the team is organized, mentor engineering professionals, and contribute to the delivery of significant infrastructure projects throughout the region.