Senior Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our team. You will serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects, serve as a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise more junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design 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 complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects, develop design options or recommendations with support calculations
• Develop and coordinate plans, specifications and estimates for bridge and other transportation structure projects
• Perform quality control reviews of work products developed by junior engineers
• Aid in planning and management of all aspects of bridge inspection, design and rehabilitation projects
• Lead and serve as Team Leader on bridge, tunnels and ancillary structure inspections for state and local agencies
• Manage and review load rating computations for structures owned by state and local agencies
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in design, inspection and/or load ratings of bridges, tunnels, culverts and ancillary highway structures
• Working knowledge of bridge and tunnel standards of transportation agencies in Maryland (such as MDOT SHA, MDTA, MTA and counties) and Virginia (such as VDOT)
• Extensive project experience with Maryland and Virginia transportation agencies
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Refresher certification
• NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM certification
• FHWA/NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection certification
• Excellent organization skills
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Able to traverse a construction job site
• Able to wear required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in design, inspection and/or load ratings of bridges, tunnels, culverts and ancillary highway structures
• Working knowledge of bridge and tunnel standards of transportation agencies in Maryland (such as MDOT SHA, MDTA, MTA and counties) and Virginia (such as VDOT)
• Extensive project experience with Maryland and Virginia transportation agencies
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Refresher certification
• NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM certification
• FHWA/NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection certification
• Excellent organization skills
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Able to traverse a construction job site
• Able to wear required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

Skills

Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
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
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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Industry

Bridges

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting Date

Jul 7, 2026

Company Beliefs

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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