Bridge Design Lead

Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States; hybrid work between office and field environments

Company

hirify.global is a consulting firm providing water and transportation engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Lead the preparation and review of bridge design plans, structural calculations, and technical reports.
• Develop compliant, innovative, and cost-effective bridge design solutions using applicable engineering standards and codes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to resolve technical challenges and maintain project schedules.
• Perform and oversee structural analyses, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs.
• Direct quality assurance and quality control activities, including design reviews and responses to stakeholder comments.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive structural or bridge design experience, including extensive TxDOT project experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed.
• Proficiency in MicroStation ORD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and bridge design or analysis software such as LEAP or CSI.
• Experience leading design teams and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proposal development and client engagement experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative consulting environment with local-team support and access to large-firm resources.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, license achievement bonuses, learning resources, and paid professional memberships.
• Competitive paid time off, paid holidays, floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA options, wellness reimbursement, and employee assistance services.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering, and employee networks.

Hiring process

• Interviews may be conducted by phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams.
• Successful applicants must complete applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.