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The ideal candidate brings deep bridge design experience, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to serve as Engineer of Record while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and public sector clients.\nWhy This Role Matters\nTechnical leadership - Influence bridge design quality, standards, and project execution across complex assignments.\nProject delivery impact - Help deliver practical, innovative bridge solutions that meet client objectives, schedules, and budgets.\nPeople development - Mentor developing engineers and help strengthen the next generation of bridge technical talent.\nClient service - Support trusted relationships with public infrastructure clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.\nKey Responsibilities:\nTechnical Leadership\nLead the planning, analysis, and design of bridge projects for public sector clients.\nServe as Engineer of Record for bridge projects and provide technical oversight throughout project development and delivery.\nDirect and review design calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and other engineering deliverables.\nServe as a technical resource for complex bridge design challenges, multidisciplinary coordination efforts, and engineering decision-making\nProvide practical, innovative engineering solutions that reflect sound judgment, constructability, and client needs.\nProject Leadership & Delivery\nSupport project managers with technical scope development, design decisions, and project execution.\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes across multiple concurrent assignments.\nHelp ensure bridge projects meet client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and applicable agency requirements.\nPerform senior technical and quality reviews of bridge plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.\nSupport continuous improvement of bridge design practices, standards, workflows, and technical tools.\nTeam Development & Mentoring\nMentor and develop engineers while helping set expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growth.\nSupport professional growth through project reviews, design guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing.\nHelp less experienced engineers develop sound engineering judgment, technical capabilities, and confidence in bridge design delivery.\nFoster a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, accountability, and technical excellence.\nShare technical knowledge and best practices across the Bridge Team.\nClient & Team Collaboration\nBuild strong relationships with clients, agency representatives, project teams, and partners.\nParticipate in client meetings, technical workshops, project presentations, and design discussions.\nSupport client engagement and pursuits through technical input, qualifications content, proposal support, or presentations as needed.\nCollaborate with bridge professionals across the firm to share expertise, strengthen best practices, and promote responsive service.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\n6+ years of experience in designing various types of bridges and retaining walls..\nExperience leading bridge design projects from concept development through final design.\nExperience serving as Engineer of Record or providing senior technical oversight on bridge projects.\nStrong knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications and applicable agency standards.\nExperience in delivering PS&E projects for TxDOT.\nExperience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.\nStrong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. \nExperience in bridge inspection, rehabilitation, condition assessment, and asset management.\nExperience in delivering PS&E projects in region outside of Texas..\nProject management experience.\nAbout Freese and Nichols\nAt the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.\nWe strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.\nBesides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.\nJoin our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. 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