Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic team at HDR. You will be responsible for preparing bridge designs following the Caltrans PS&E process, working on projects that include various types of bridge structures and highway/railway projects. Your role will involve selecting standard bridge engineering/design procedures, developing structural details using specialized software, performing load calculations, and assisting with geometric layout and quantity development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bridge designs following Caltrans PS&E process.
• 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.
• Assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design
• Experience working with Caltrans District 7, 8, 11, or 12
• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience with Caltrans Bridge Design Manuals and Seismic Design Criteria (SDC)

Preferred 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 managing junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $86,000 - $147,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Bridges and Structures