Bridge Engineer - Entry Level

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP10 months ago
Austin, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Position Overview

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP – a firm with 110 years of experience and a reputation for quality work and quality employees – we are "People Focused and Project Driven". Join our team as an Entry-Level Transportation Bridge Engineer at our Austin, TX office and help design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world. You will work on a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects, benefiting from the guidance and mentorship of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design and analysis of highway and transit-related bridges, culverts, and other transportation structures.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, reports, and plan sets.
  • Support senior engineers in developing construction documents and specifications.
  • Conduct fieldwork including bridge inspections, data collection, and site visits as required.
  • Apply structural engineering principles and software tools to solve complex design challenges.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the firm to deliver high-quality projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 0-4 years of relevant experience
  • Desire for relevant internship experience
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a design group setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree is preferred
  • EIT/FE certification is preferred
  • NBIS inspection experience is a plus

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits including group life insurance, optional additional life insurance, and short and long term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

Required Skills

Structural Analysis
Site Data Collection
Technical Report Writing
Software Tools for Structural Engineering
Engineering Calculations
Field Inspections
Civil Engineering Principles
Construction Documentation
Bridge Design