CONSOR Engineers

Bridge Design Lead

CONSOR Engineers$110K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years in structural/bridge design, preferably on TxDOT projects.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation ORD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and bridge design/analysis software.
  • Experience leading design teams and managing projects within budget and schedule.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills; experience in proposal development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and review of bridge design plans and technical reports.
  • Apply engineering standards and best practices for innovative bridge design solutions.
  • Coordinate with teams, clients, and regulatory agencies on design objectives.
  • Perform and oversee structural analyses and cost estimates.
  • Direct quality assurance efforts, including design reviews and stakeholder responses.
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure consistency in design approaches.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement, paid training, and professional development support.
  • Competitive PTO, paid holidays, flexible schedules, and remote work options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Employer-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance, plus 401(k) with company match.
  • Community engagement through social and volunteer events.
Full Job Description

What Your Day Will Look Like:


 

As a Bridge Design Lead, you'll apply advanced structural engineering principles and technical expertise to the planning, design, and analysis of bridge and transportation structures. You’ll lead the development of bridge design solutions, oversee multidisciplinary coordination, and ensure compliance with applicable design standards and regulatory requirements. In this role, you’ll take ownership of design deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical direction while driving quality, efficiency, and innovation across projects.

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Lead the preparation and review of bridge design plans, structural calculations, and technical reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
  • Apply advanced engineering standards, codes, and best practices to deliver compliant, innovative, and cost-effective bridge design solutions.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to align design objectives, resolve technical challenges, and maintain project schedules.
  • Perform and oversee structural analyses, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs to support project planning and delivery.
  • Direct quality assurance and quality control efforts, including design reviews and responses to comments from stakeholders and field personnel.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional development and ensuring consistency in design approaches across the team.

 

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in structural/bridge design, including extensive work on TxDOT projects.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation ORD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and bridge design/analysis software such as LEAP, CSI, or similar tools.
  • Demonstrated experience leading design teams and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills, with proposal development and client engagement experience considered a plus.
  • This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
  • While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What BenefitsYoullEnjoy: 

 

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package!Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, [email protected].

  • Career Growth & Development Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships. 
  • Work-LifeAlignmentIndustry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities. 
  • Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options. 
  • Life Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match. 
  • Community Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups. 

 

How Your Career Will Grow: 

 

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlinedits often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow. 

 

WhyYouLove Consor:  

 

Youll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click hereto learn more about Consor. 

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About CONSOR Engineers

CONSOR Engineers is a leading engineering firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. CONSOR Engineers offers a variety of engineering services, including civil, structural, and transportation engineering. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of its clients. CONSOR Engineers is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has won numerous awards for its work and is recognized as a leader in the engineering industry.
Learn more about CONSOR Engineers
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+15%
Revenue
$50 million

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