Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer who can apply structural engineering and detailing techniques, work on projects that typically include bridge design, and manage junior staff.

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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a collaborative culture where each employee is valued and respected. We offer an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this 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 18, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.