Bridge Engineer

HDR • Round Rock, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our Texas Bridge Team. The Bridge Engineer will be focused on applying structural engineering principals to evaluate, analyze, and document the in-service condition of bridge and transportation structures. The position emphasizes engineering analysis, structural behavior assessment, load rating, and technical leadership across bridge projects. The Bridge Engineer will utilize engineering judgement to assess structural systems, develop analytical models, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to infrastructure planning and asset management strategies. This role requires strong expertise in structural engineering, material behavior, and computational analysis methods, with the ability to translate field data into engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 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

• NHI 130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection Training
• Experience in structural asset management systems (AASHTOWare BrM, AssetWise, inspectX, etc.)
• Experience in load rating software (AASHTOWare BrR, BRASS, CANDE, etc.)
• Experience working on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
• NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training
• NHI 130053 Bridge Inspector Refresher Training, if applicable
• NHI 130078 Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training

Responsibilities

• Lead Structural engineering evaluations of bridges and transportation structures
• Perform structural analysis, load rating calculations, and engineering assessments using industry-recognized software and analytical tools.
• Develop detailed engineering reports summarizing analysis results, structural capacity, and recommended actions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineering staff within the project team.
• Collaborate with project managers on scope development, planning, quality control, and project delivery.
• Participate in regional and national project assignments as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Welcoming environment
• Valued and respected
• Empowered to bring authentic selves and novel ideas
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Sense of belonging
• 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: Mid Level