Bridge Engineer
About the role
We'll count on you to 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.
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
- Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Vienna area
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.
- 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
Skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Bridges and Structures
Job Posting
Jun 19, 2026
Company Information
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Our Beliefs
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.