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About the Role

This role is for a Bridge Engineering Technical Lead to advance technical excellence, develop people, and support the delivery of complex transportation and public infrastructure projects. It offers an opportunity to shape bridge design solutions, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, analysis, and design of bridge projects for public sector clients.
Serve as Engineer of Record for bridge projects and provide technical oversight throughout project development and delivery.
Direct and review design calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and other engineering deliverables.
Serve as a technical resource for complex bridge design challenges, multidisciplinary coordination efforts, and engineering decision-making.
Provide practical, innovative engineering solutions that reflect sound judgment, constructability, and client needs.
Support project managers with technical scope development, design decisions, and project execution.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes across multiple concurrent assignments.
Ensure bridge projects meet client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and applicable agency requirements.
Perform senior technical and quality reviews of bridge plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
Support continuous improvement of bridge design practices, standards, workflows, and technical tools.
Mentor and develop engineers while helping set expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
Support professional growth through project reviews, design guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Help less experienced engineers develop sound engineering judgment, technical capabilities, and confidence in bridge design delivery.
Foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, accountability, and technical excellence.
Share technical knowledge and best practices across the Bridge Team.
Build strong relationships with clients, agency representatives, project teams, and partners.
Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, project presentations, and design discussions.
Support client engagement and pursuits through technical input, qualifications content, proposal support, or presentations as needed.
Collaborate with bridge professionals across the firm to share expertise, strengthen best practices, and promote responsive service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
6+ years of experience in designing various types of bridges and retaining walls.
Experience leading bridge design projects from concept development through final design.
Experience serving as Engineer of Record or providing senior technical oversight on bridge projects.
Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications and applicable agency standards.
Experience in delivering PS&E projects for TxDOT.
Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
Experience in bridge inspection, rehabilitation, condition assessment, and asset management.
Experience in delivering PS&E projects in region outside of Texas.
Project management experience.

Skills

Bridge design
Technical leadership
Project delivery
People development
Client service
Engineering judgment
Multidisciplinary coordination
AASHTO bridge design specifications
TxDOT PS&E projects
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Bridge inspection
Rehabilitation
Condition assessment
Asset management
Project management

Location

Fort Worth, Texas
Frisco, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Denton, Texas
Austin, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Houston, Texas

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

6+ years of experience
Senior technical oversight
Technical Lead

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
Alternative work schedule program (day off every other Friday)

About the Company

Freese and Nichols has a culture based on LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).
The firm strives to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.
For over 130 years, Freese and Nichols has been planning and designing infrastructure for communities, including water supplies, roadways, bridges, and natural disaster preparedness.
The company employs over 1,300 people and is growing from Virginia to Colorado.

Equal Opportunity

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.