Senior Highway Bridge Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic team in Missoula, Montana. You will be responsible for leading bridge design projects, performing complex structural planning, analysis, and design, and supervising more junior engineers.

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 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
• 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, 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
• Comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and having proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Jun 26, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Our Commitment

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