Bridge Engineer at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improve the world!   

We are looking for Bridge Engineers to join our team in our Austin, TX office. In this role, the engineer will work on a multi-disciplinary team developing bridge and structural plans for transportation projects for TXDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various types of bridge structures and providing support during construction such as reviewing shop drawings. Work will also include performing field inspections of highway bridges, documenting defects, preparing reports, and completing computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types. 

Requirements:  

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, master's degree preferred
• 4 - 9 years of relevant experience required
• Desire relevant internship experience
• Must be able to work independently and in a design group setting  
• Must have a PE Certification in the Texas or be able to obtain certification within one year 
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications  
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software 
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software 
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis
• Exceptional communication and organization skills
• NBIS Inspection Certification preferred

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

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

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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 Position # 2310

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