HDR
Senior Bridge Engineer
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. In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to: 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 Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Structural Engineering, preferred 8+ years of experience in design, inspection, and/or load ratings of bridges, tunnels, culverts and ancillary highway structures Working knowledge of bridge and tunnel standards of transportation agencies in Maryland (such as MDOT SHA, MDTA, counties) and Virginia (such as VDOT) Extensive project experience with Maryland and Virginia transportation agencies Familiarity and working knowledge of software packages such as: Microstation, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, Merlin-Dash, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, CSiBridge, LARSA NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Refresher certification a plus NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM certification a plus FHWA/NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection certification a plus OSHA, SPRAT, Underbridge Inspection Vehicle or Aerial lift operator certification or equivalent training a plus Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Baltimore, MD: $117,968 - $168,525; Fulton, MD: $123,585 - $176,550; Washington, DC: $134,820 - $192,600 Primary Location: United States-Maryland-Fulton Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Bridges and Structures Job Posting: Jul 2, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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. In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to: 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 Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Structural Engineering, preferred 8+ years of experience in design, inspection, and/or load ratings of bridges, tunnels, culverts and ancillary highway structures Working knowledge of bridge and tunnel standards of transportation agencies in Maryland (such as MDOT SHA, MDTA, counties) and Virginia (such as VDOT) Extensive project experience with Maryland and Virginia transportation agencies Familiarity and working knowledge of software packages such as: Microstation, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, Merlin-Dash, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, CSiBridge, LARSA NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Refresher certification a plus NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM certification a plus FHWA/NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection certification a plus OSHA, SPRAT, Underbridge Inspection Vehicle or Aerial lift operator certification or equivalent training a plus Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Baltimore, MD: $117,968 - $168,525; Fulton, MD: $123,585 - $176,550; Washington, DC: $134,820 - $192,600 Primary Location: United States-Maryland-Fulton Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Bridges and Structures Job Posting: Jul 2, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.