Bridge Engineer | 15+ Years

Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the Austin, Texas office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE). We are seeking a Bridge Engineer with 15+ years of industry experience (i.e., Senior Associate/Associate Principal) to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.

With an in-depth knowledge of hands-on investigation and assessment, structural and materials failure mechanisms, and bridge rehabilitation and repair, you will support our established clients while also pursuing clients and projects from your existing professional network.

As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the autonomy to shape your career while guiding the next generation of bridge engineers. You will be supported by a well-established organization offering industry-leading benefits, dedicated administrative resources, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and access to WJE’s collective expertise and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution for the day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams

  • Leveraging a deep understanding of codes, standards, and historical industry practices and a first principles approach to develop practical solutions for a variety of bridge investigation, rehabilitation, and retrofit projects

  • Self-performing and advising others in structural analysis, hands-on field investigation, and preparation of technically excellent client deliverables

  • Providing high-quality technical reviews of work completed by others

  • Sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate

• Project management, including client development; project initiation, scoping, and assembling appropriate project teams; and managing internal and external client expectations, deliverables, and financials

• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development

• Contributions to structural engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including providing technical consultation to interdisciplinary project teams; fostering new and existing client relationships; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming engineers; collaborating with WJE colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or ability to obtain by comity; SE licensure a plus 

• Master's degree or PhD in civil/structural engineering or related field; significant relevant expertise will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree

• Minimum fifteen years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management, with projects including forensics and litigation support; failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; and structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing bridge structures)

• Established regional network, including experience collaborating with state departments of transportation, e.g., TxDOT

• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills 

• The following certifications are preferred:

  • National Highway Institute (NHI) Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055 or FHWA-NHI-130056) and Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members or previous version (FHWA-NHI-130078)

  • Precertification in Bridge Design with state department(s) of transportation, e.g., TxDOT

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments

• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. 

• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:

• Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.

• Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

$115,650.00 - $192,750.00

WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

• Time off to care for yourself and others

• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE’s total rewards package here.