Bridge Engineer

HDR • Philadelphia, PA

4h

About The Position

At HDR, employee-owners are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are valued and empowered to contribute their authentic selves and innovative ideas. The company emphasizes the global impact of every role. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, this position involves shaping systems for the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods. This includes designing resilient highways, iconic bridges, and advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports, and marine infrastructure. The work directly supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life. HDR brings together a diverse team of professionals to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. This role offers a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks within an employee-owned, collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in bridge design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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, 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
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in bridge design.
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.)

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 deputy project management tasks
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees