Bridge EIT/Designer

About the role

We are looking for a Bridge EIT/Designer to join our SC Bridge and Structures Team in Columbia. This position offers opportunities to participate in bridge designs, develop design plans, perform structural load calculations and quantity takeoffs, review shop drawings and field submittals, and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge designs, develop design plans, perform structural load calculations and quantity takeoffs, review shop drawings and field submittals
• Work in a team environment as well as independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support the bridge design group and other disciplines by applying structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of structural designs
• Perform other duties such as bridge inspection and construction observation as needed

Requirements

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification strongly preferred
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• MS Office, Math CAD and MicroStation experience
• Familiarity with MIDAS, STAAD, or LARSA or other general structural analysis programs as well as OpenBridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, Finite Element Analysis software, and other structural design programs a plus
• Master's degree in civil/structural engineering is preferred
• New graduate candidates considered; additional bridge/structural design experience will also be considered
• Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge inspection, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, construction services, environmental) within the office
• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and other DOT design guidelines considered a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment on a wide range of projects
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Preference given to local candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• MS Office, Math CAD and MicroStation experience
• Familiarity with MIDAS, STAAD, or LARSA or other general structural analysis programs as well as OpenBridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, Finite Element Analysis software, and other structural design programs
• Master's degree in civil/structural engineering
• New graduate candidates considered; additional bridge/structural design experience will also be considered
• Mandatory to work with other disciplines (bridge inspection, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, construction services, environmental) within the office
• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and other DOT design guidelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Local candidate preference

Benefits

As an employee-owner at HDR, you will benefit from a collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. HDR Engineering is committed to the principles of employment equity and considers all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.