Bridge Design Project Engineer III

Description

This full-time role supports the bridge practice from the Albuquerque, NM team location.

You will prepare transportation structure designs and plans for projects in Texas and contribute to work across the Western U.S., including the ongoing I-25 Comanche to Montgomery design-build project.

The bridge group is large and experienced, with a broad mix of bridge types and sizes, so the work is varied and busy.

The role leads to technical growth and career advancement, and training and development programs are available to build technical and leadership skills.

The company is a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm working in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. It reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has over 50,000 staff across planning, design, engineering and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Draft designs, plans, specs and cost estimates for transportation structures such as bridges, retaining walls and drainage structures.
• Carry out load rating analysis, assess rehabilitation options and compare structure types.
• Work in current engineering design software.
• Liaise with other design teams and disciplines.
• Take on defined parts of a larger assignment led by a senior engineer.
• Collect and organise basic engineering data using set, well-defined procedures.
• Handle detailed or routine calculations and simple tests.
• Suggest approaches to new problems as they come up.
• Spot inconsistencies in results.
• Mentor entry-level engineers.
• Deliver work to the agreed budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum: a BS plus 4 years of related experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or education.
• Minimum: PE licensure.
• Minimum: a valid driver's license and a passing Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check per company policy.
• Preferred: experience in a professional engineering setting with a strong focus on highway bridge design.
• Preferred: a BS and MS, plus 4+ years of related experience.
• Preferred: working knowledge of industry software such as Civil3D, Microstation, LEAP Bridge Concrete, MDX, CSiBridge, STAAD, AASHTOWare, etc.
• Preferred: proven skill in clear communication, writing technical reports and recording client correspondence.

Conditions

Full-time position based in the Albuquerque, NM office.

No relocation assistance is offered.

Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.

All candidate information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability cover, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.