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9d ago

Bridge Preservation Engineer - Bridge Division

Texas Department of Transportation Austin, TX

Austin, TX

9d ago

$70k - $125k/yr Full time Civil Engineering Corrosion Prevention Engineering

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Job Description

Join the Texas Department of Transportation in the Bridge Division to lead statewide preservation efforts, advance instrumentation and non destructive evaluation, and oversee bridge assessments and coatings inspections. This onsite role in Austin focuses on meaningful infrastructure impact, collaboration with districts and consultants, and opportunities for professional growth within a stable, benefit rich organization. You will manage critical preservation programs, present findings, and help shape policy and practice for Texas bridges.

Position Details

Location: 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744 (onsite)
Salary ranges: Transportation Engineer II: $69,572 – $103,000 yearly; Transportation Engineer III: $76,530 – $113,300 yearly; Transportation Engineer IV: $84,182 – $124,600 yearly
Pay Basis: Yearly
Travel: 25 % of the time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Shift: Day Job; 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Location flexibility: Onsite

Responsibilities

Lead statewide bridge preservation initiatives and develop preservation plans and strategies, including for major and signature bridges.
Direct TxDOT's bridge instrumentation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) programs.
Conduct condition and damage surveys on existing bridges and manage consultants performing detailed NDE, condition assessments, and coatings inspections.
Report to the Construction and Maintenance Branch within the Bridge Division and coordinate across districts to advance preservation efforts.
Plan, organize, and execute statewide preservation work, including developing preservation plans and strategies for key structures.
Enhance TxDOT's instrumentation and NDE capabilities and participate in related initiatives as a representative or leader.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, standards, and guidelines; maintain liaison with government officials and private entities.
Operate with a high degree of self supervision and assume accountability for work products; present findings and represent TxDOT when required.
Perform inspections, structural evaluations, and analyses of bridges and related structures, and develop or review engineering documents, reports, and remediation plans.
Assess load carrying capacities of bridges and travel statewide as needed to fulfill duties.
Respond to technical and policy questions related to bridge preservation and maintain bridge inspection data with accompanying analyses.
Execute moderately complex structural analyses of bridge designs and review literature, technical data, material specifications, and procedures.
Monitor contract performance, evaluate deliverables, review invoices, and ensure consultant compliance; prepare evaluations of consultant performance.
Serve as a technical advisor on research projects; lead or participate in contract selection teams and oversee consultant contracts, scopes of work, and schedules.
Negotiate fees, budgets, scopes of work, and other contract terms; monitor progress and quality of consultants and finalize supplemental agreements as needed.
Coordinate with districts to lead and manage statewide bridge preservation initiatives.
Provide leadership in preservation initiatives and contribute to broader program success through collaboration and technical oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS accepted).
Experience by level: Transportation Engineer II requires 5 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (experience may be full-time or prorated part-time; related graduate education may substitute on a year-for-year basis). Transportation Engineer III requires 6 years; Transportation Engineer IV requires 7 years (substitutions for graduate education apply as above).
Mandatory Safety Impact Certificate.
Mandatory Licensed Professional Engineer.
Professional engineers licensed in another U.S. state must meet Texas Engineering Practices Act license requirements and obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire, signing an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Benefits

Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities during the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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2mo ago

Bridge Engineer - Multiple Levels

Great Lakes Engineering Group Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

2mo ago Closed

$96k - $115k/yr Full time AASHTO Civil Engineering Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 23, 2026).

Job Description

Great Lakes Engineering Group is seeking Bridge Inspection Engineers at multiple levels (I through III) to join its Detroit, MI field operations on site. These roles involve inspecting in-service bridges and culverts, performing load rating calculations, and drafting reports and permits, all while leading field teams under the MDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards. A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required, and the position offers a salary range of USD 95,816 to 115,391 per year.

Responsibilities

Identifying, measuring, and quantifying deterioration on various material types
Field documentation including notes, drawings, and photos
Preparation of photo logs
Drafting various bridge inspection reports
Assist with obtaining permits necessary to perform fieldwork
Assist with load rating calculations including preparation of hand calculations and load rating models
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever working conditions require safety equipment
Willingness to work at heights up to 100 ft, in and around flowing water, from various watercraft, and around heavy traffic
Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends as project demands
Able to work outdoors in Michigan year-round
Able to learn how to operate a bucket truck with vertical reach up to 45 ft
Use various hand tools including chipping hammers, measuring tools, and NDT equipment
Assist with scheduling field dates and coordinating with traffic control contractors, MDOT Reach-All, railroad flagging, and others
Perform routine bridge inspections as a Qualified Team Leader (QTL) within Michigan
Assist with the preparation of proposals
Draft bridge inspection reports including scoping, in-depth inspections, detailed inspections, fracture critical inspections, scour inspections, and more
Lead the process of obtaining permits necessary to perform fieldwork
Schedule and coordinate field work with entities that may include traffic control contractors and railroads
Work independently in the preparation of load rating models
Assist with mentoring Engineering Interns

Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Ability to obtain Michigan chauffeur’s license and pass DOT physical within 12 months of employment
A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Technologies

AASHTOWare BrR
Mathcad
MDOT MiBRIDGE
NDT equipment

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