Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team. This role involves applying structural engineering and detailing techniques, working on projects that include bridge design, and performing various tasks related to bridge design and construction.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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, Bently OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in bridge design

Skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a collaborative culture where each employee is valued and empowered to bring their authentic self to work every day. We have multiple Employee Network Groups to support this mission, including Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, and Young Professionals. HDR is also committed to equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, arrest and conviction records.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Full-time.

Employee Status

This is a Regular Employee Position.

Primary Location

United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

Other Locations

• United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
• United States-Wyoming-Gillette
• United States-North Dakota-Fargo
• United States-South Dakota-Rapid City
• United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne

Industry

Bridges

Job Posting

Nov 19, 2025

Company Information

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and considers all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.