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PROJECT BRIDGE ENGINEER | NORTH DALLAS METRO in Plano

Date Posted: 07 October 2026

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Job Description

 

PROJECT BRIDGE ENGINEER | NORTH DALLAS METRO

$100,000–$125,000 Target Base

Texas PE | 5–6 Years of Bridge Design Experience

Build exceptional bridges—and a career with momentum.

A growing transportation engineering firm in the Dallas metropolitan area is seeking a Project Bridge Engineer ready for meaningful design responsibility, exceptional mentorship, and an environment invested in their success.

Work directly with the Structural Team Leader, learn alongside experienced bridge engineers, and develop the technical and project leadership skills that move your career forward.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

  • $100K–$125K target base, depending on experience and qualifications

  • Exceptional mentorship from senior engineers across diverse bridge and transportation structures

  • A nurturing, growth-oriented culture that encourages questions, collaboration, and continuous learning

  • Accelerated career growth through increasing design responsibility, client exposure, and project involvement

  • In-house training and professional development

  • Strong project backlog with opportunities to broaden your expertise

  • Meaningful project ownership backed by accessible, experienced leadership

  • Company-paid employee health insurance, plus dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

  • Family-friendly environment emphasizing work/life balance

  • Flexible work arrangements for trained, reliable employees

YOUR IMPACT

  • Design prestressed concrete bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and transportation structures

  • Develop bridge layouts, superstructures, substructures, and foundations

  • Help develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality deliverables

  • Collaborate with clients, industry partners, and multidisciplinary teams

  • Mentor junior engineers while continuing your own development

  • Contribute to projects involving TxDOT, NTTA, and ODOT

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Approximately 5–6 years of structural/bridge design experience

  • Texas PE and B.S. in Civil Engineering

  • Prestressed concrete girder bridge, retaining wall, and related structures experience

  • Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and TxDOT bridge design/detailing standards

  • Relevant TxDOT precertifications—or ability to obtain them

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

  • Experience with tools such as MicroStation, OpenBridge, PGSuper/BridgeLink, or MIDAS Civil

  • M.S. Civil Engineering, Oklahoma PE, and steel bridge experience are a plus

Ready for a team that invests in your potential and gives you room to grow?

Contact David Meyer for a confidential conversation:david.meyer@gogpac.com | (605) 610-4543

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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