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HDR · 12 hours ago

Bridge Engineer

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employees. They are seeking a Bridge Engineer who is passionate about the structure and design of highway bridges to join their nationally ranked team, with responsibilities including structural design, analysis, and detailing for various bridge projects.

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Responsibilities

Applying structural design, analysis, and detailing techniques to support the design and development of bid plans for bridges and other structures
Performing standard bridge engineering/design procedures
Developing structural details using specialized software (Microstation, MathCAD, LARSA or various concrete and steel design or analysis programs)
Bridge inspection
Performing structural load rating calculations as well as assisting with geometric layout and bridge type studies
Some CADD plan production may also be required
This position may be assigned to serve on larger bridge projects nationally and may include mega alternate delivery projects
Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques
Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs
Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Bridge designStructural engineeringProfessional Engineer licenseMicroStationAutoCADMathCADStructural analysis softwareManaging junior staffCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in bridge design
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
Experience managing junior staff
Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred

Master's degree in Structural Engineering
A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design

Company

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
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Jeff Glover
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