Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer who can apply structural engineering and detailing techniques, work on projects that 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

• 3+ years of experience in structural modeling and seismic design
• Experienced in the use of CSi, LARSA, L-Pile, and other common design software
• Preferred qualifications include 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 managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering and design, as well as experience with relevant software and tools.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Employee Status

This is a regular position.

Additional Information

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville
Industry: Bridges
Business Class: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Feb 27, 2026

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.