Bridge Engineer Jobs in Texas
Bridge engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand across TxDOT-funded highway and freeway projects, municipal infrastructure programs, and private-sector industrial crossings, covering roles from entry-level bridge designers through senior project engineers and structural leads. The busiest hiring markets are Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where firms like Jacobs Engineering, HNTB, and Freese and Nichols maintain strong regional footprints. Structural analysis, load rating, and bridge rehabilitation are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Texas employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fort Worth District is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dedicated team in the Bridge Section. Here, you’ll receive all the training, and tools with ample opportunities for growth within the agency. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for structural design? Do you thrive in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities? If you're self-motivated, knowledgeable in the structural design fields, and ready to make a lasting impact, TxDOT wants you in our team!
Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133
Salary / Grade:
Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099
This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary
: 65,104.00Maximum Salary
: 114,099.00Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: ExemptWork Locations
:Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: OnsiteAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- 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
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Transportation Engineer I:
Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Transportation Engineer II:
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I:
Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II:
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures
Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs
Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer I:
Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer II:
Experience: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer*
Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer I:
Foundation analysis programs
Computerized structural analysis techniques
Performing basic design and drafting
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Communicate effectively
Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer II:
Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
-
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Job
: Engineering/Engr SupportSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: Non-ManagementJob Posting
: Nov 10, 2026, 4:18:05 PMUnposting Date
: Nov 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PMTxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Fort Worth District is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dedicated team in the Bridge Section. Here, you’ll receive all the training, and tools with ample opportunities for growth within the agency. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for structural design? Do you thrive in solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities? If you're self-motivated, knowledgeable in the structural design fields, and ready to make a lasting impact, TxDOT wants you in our team!
Work Location: 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76133
Salary / Grade:
Transportation Engineer I: (B24) $65,104 - $106,634
Transportation Engineer II: (B25) $69,572 - $114,099
This posting is for one (1) Transportation Engineer I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary
: 65,104.00Maximum Salary
: 114,099.00Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: ExemptWork Locations
:Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: OnsiteAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- 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
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Transportation Engineer I:
Performs transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Transportation Engineer II:
Performs complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor
Essential Duties:
Transportation Engineer I:
Assists in reviewing shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures.
Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
Designs moderately complex bridge projects and performs specialized design.
Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridges and related structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
Additional duties for a Transportation Engineer II:
Performs complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
Reviews shop drawings prepared by fabricators for bridges and related structures
Performs complex structural analysis of bridge designs
Reviews and checks special designs and solutions for unique structural problems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Transportation Engineer I:
Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Engineer II:
Experience: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Licensed Prof Engineer*
Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
Competencies:
Transportation Engineer I:
Foundation analysis programs
Computerized structural analysis techniques
Performing basic design and drafting
Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Communicate effectively
Additional competencies for a Transportation Engineer II:
Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
-
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Job
: Engineering/Engr SupportSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: Non-ManagementJob Posting
: Nov 10, 2026, 4:18:05 PMUnposting Date
: Nov 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PMTxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bridge engineer jobs across Texas.
- Texas PE license or eligibility for Texas Board of Professional Engineers registration required
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or OpenBridge Modeler
- Experience with TxDOT design standards, bridge design manuals, and AASHTO LRFD specifications
- EIT certification preferred for early-career candidates progressing toward full PE licensure
- Strong project documentation skills including plan preparation, load rating reports, and inspection records
Bridge Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a bridge engineer in Texas?
Becoming a bridge engineer in Texas starts with a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training certification. After gaining qualifying work experience, you apply to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam and earn your Texas PE license, which most employers require for independent design work.
How much do bridge engineers make in Texas?
Bridge engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire bridge engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring bridge engineers in Texas right now include HDR, HNTB Corporation, and AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large TxDOT project pipeline and active municipal infrastructure programs mean both large engineering firms and regional consultancies maintain ongoing hiring across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most bridge engineer jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have the most bridge engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense freeway network and industrial port infrastructure, Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavy demand from one of the fastest-growing highway systems in the country, and San Antonio anchors a steady pipeline of TxDOT and municipal improvement projects across the south-central region.
Are there remote bridge engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 29% of bridge engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves site inspections, plan reviews with field crews, and coordination with TxDOT district offices. The portions most suited to remote or hybrid arrangements are preliminary design, structural analysis, and report writing rather than construction support or inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a bridge engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Texas engineering consultancies that partner with TxDOT and run structured new-graduate programs, including firms like Freese and Nichols, Kimley-Horn, and Atkins, which regularly bring on EIT candidates for bridge design support roles. Positions titled junior bridge engineer, structural design associate, or bridge inspection technician are the most common entry points. Earning your EIT certification before applying and building a portfolio of academic bridge projects or capstone work gives candidates a clear edge in the Texas market.
Where can I find and apply to bridge engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to bridge engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across consulting firms, government agencies, and contractors. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly.
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