Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team. You will apply structural engineering and detailing techniques, work on projects that include bridge design, and manage projects for local clients like PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

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 deputy project management tasks
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in bridge design
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.)
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in bridge design
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.)

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

Skills

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

Benefits

We offer a collaborative culture where each employee is valued and respected, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. We also provide opportunities for professional growth and development through our Employee Network Groups and commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Full-time.

Employee Status

The status is Regular.

Business Class

The business class is Bridges and Structures.

Job Posting

The job posting date is Apr 30, 2026.

Company Information

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.