Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

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

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

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, and we strive to make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Employee Status

This role is regular.

Industry

Bridges

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

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting Date

Nov 18, 2025

Company Beliefs

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to...

Our Commitment

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.