Structures Section Manager

About the role

The Bridges and Structures Section Manager at HDR will lead and grow the structures team, manage projects, and drive business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage structures staff, deliver project submissions, and develop staff
• Function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large / complex infrastructure projects
• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate projects through a proactive project management system
• Select, train, and develop technical personnel
• Coordinate with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload and pursue business development opportunities
• Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects
• Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, including bridge load ratings
• Develop design solutions, prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects
• Conduct analyses and perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects with a focus on OhioDOT projects
• Experience using Microstation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software used in the industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
• Proven leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering, or PE in Ohio or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role

Skills

• Excellent marketing and business development skills
• Mentoring and teaching other staff
• Technical expertise in engineering analysis and design

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, 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

Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Columbus

Job Posting

Apr 21, 2026

Keywords

• Bridges and Structures Section Manager
• Bridge Section Manager
• Structural Engineering Manager
• Bridge Engineering Manager
• Transportation Structures Manager
• Senior Bridge Engineer
• Structural Engineering
• Bridge/Structural Design
• LRFD Bridge Design Code

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Structural Engineering
• PE in Ohio or ability to obtain within six months of hire

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.