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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is hiring an experienced and licensed Senior Bridge Engineer for our Transportation Business Group. This position can be based out of our Louisville, Lexington or Elizabethtown KY offices.
In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we\'ll count on you to:
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 and railway 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree
A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
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, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bently 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
Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
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, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
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.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Jul 20, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level
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Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
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Truck Transportation
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is hiring an experienced and licensed Senior Bridge Engineer for our Transportation Business Group. This position can be based out of our Louisville, Lexington or Elizabethtown KY offices.
In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we\'ll count on you to:
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 and railway 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree
A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
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, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bently 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
Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
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, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
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.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Jul 20, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering
Truck Transportation
Environmental Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x
Lexington, KY $67,000 - $80,000 2 months ago
Lexington, KY $57,200 - $86,000 3 days ago
Lexington, KY $90,000 - $140,000 9 months ago
KPFF Spring 2026 Structural Engineering Internship/Co-Op
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