Structural EIT/Designer (Transportation)

HDR • New York, NY

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About The Position

HDR is hiring a Structural EIT/Designer to contribute to bridge, transit, and other transportation structure projects. The role applies structural engineering and detailing techniques to develop designs, select standard engineering and design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software. Projects may include highway and railway bridges—such as steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental, cable, and box culvert structures—as well as interchanges and elevated or underground transit stations and line structures.

The position involves working both collaboratively and independently, building engineering knowledge and experience, performing structural load calculations, assisting with geometric layouts and quantity development, and participating in inspections. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Candidates hired without an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification will use the title Designer and are expected to obtain the EIT for career progression.

HDR describes its employee-owned culture as collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on welcoming, valuing, respecting, and empowering employees to contribute their perspectives. Its Employee Network Groups are open to all employees and support belonging and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu.
• Knowledge of engineering software packages such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk InfraWorks and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of and hands-on experience using computers for structural layout and design.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Bridge/Structures Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is strongly preferred; candidates hired without it are expected to obtain it for career progression.
• Experience in bridge or structural design and detailing.
• Familiarity with additional engineering software packages such as SAP2000, CSiBridge, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, RISA, or ETABS.
• Preference is given to local candidates currently residing in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge and/or transit structure designs.
• Contribute to bridge and transit projects, including highway and railway bridges, interchanges, elevated or underground transit stations, and line structures.
• Work both in a team environment and independently while developing engineering knowledge and experience.
• Select standard engineering and design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Participate in inspections.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level