Senior Bridge Engineer

About the role

This position can be based out of our Louisville, Lexington or Elizabethtown KY offices.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects
• 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
• Serve as a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise more junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
• 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, LUSAS, 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
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Project management skills desirable
• Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
• Comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience

Skills

• 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
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work with various teams
• Technical expertise in engineering analysis and design

Benefits

As an employee-owner at HDR, you will have the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of our company and the communities we serve. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting Date

Oct 16, 2025

Company Information

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