Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges & Transport Structures

HDR, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Brisbane is seeking a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer with a focus on bridges and transport structures. You'll design and deliver structural packages, mentor graduates, and contribute to HDR's innovative, inclusive culture in a global, employee-owned organisation.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle, from analysis and design to inspections and construction support, taking increasing responsibility as you grow with the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5-10 years' experience in structural engineering, with a focus on bridges and transport structures.
• RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for TMR would be highly regarded.
• Experience working on transport infrastructure projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of structural analysis and design software such as Midas Civil, SpaceGass, Strand7, SBD, and Excel.
• Interest in digital engineering and parametric modelling approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of technical deliverables and exercise sound engineering judgement.
• A willingness and ability to mentor, train and support graduate and less experienced engineers.
• A genuine commitment to contributing to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Undertake engineering analysis and design for bridges and transport structures.
• Develop structural designs, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Contribute to the design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel structures.
• Take responsibility for technical tasks and design packages commensurate with your experience.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports in line with your level of experience.
• Participate in bridge inspections, condition assessments and occasional site visits.
• Mentor, train and provide technical guidance to graduate and less experienced engineers, supporting their continued development.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of HDR's Bridges and Structures team.
• Contribute to safety, quality and innovation initiatives, including HDR's Drive to Zero commitment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with HDR's values.

Skills

Bridge & transport structures

Independent worker

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

RPEQ registration

Tools

Midas Civil

SpaceGass

Strand7

SBD

Excel

Job description

About Us

At HDR, our employee-owners are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. We believe that every role contributes to a bigger purpose: creating positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and the world around us.

Shape the Future of Transport Infrastructure

Join HDR's Transport Structures team and play a key role in delivering bridge and transport infrastructure projects through HDR's global network. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and engage with multidisciplinary project teams across HDR's broader network.

We're seeking a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer with experience in bridges and transport structures to join our Brisbane team. Depending on your experience, you'll have the opportunity to develop or further strengthen your technical expertise, take ownership of structural design activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects.

Based in Brisbane, you'll support the design and delivery of bridges and transport structures for major infrastructure projects.

You’ll be involved across the project lifecycle, from analysis and design through to inspections, reporting and construction support. Depending on your level of experience, you’re here to contribute to or take ownership of technical design packages, collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, and support the development of practical and innovative structural solutions.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working with a high degree of independence, while also playing an active role in developing the capability of our growing cohort of graduate and less experienced engineers. You’ll have the opportunity to share your technical knowledge, provide guidance and mentoring, and help build capability within the team.

The role provides scope to continue developing your technical capability while taking on increasing responsibility for design delivery, coordination and project outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Undertake engineering analysis and design for bridges and transport structures.
• Develop structural designs, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Contribute to the design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel structures.
• Take responsibility for technical tasks and design packages commensurate with your experience.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports in line with your level of experience.
• Participate in bridge inspections, condition assessments and occasional site visits.
• Mentor, train and provide technical guidance to graduate and less experienced engineers, supporting their continued development.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of HDR's Bridges and Structures team.
• Contribute to safety, quality and innovation initiatives, including HDR's "Drive to Zero" commitment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with HDR's values.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5-10 years' experience in structural engineering, with a focus on bridges and transport structures.
• RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for TMR would be highly regarded.
• Experience working on transport infrastructure projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of structural analysis and design software such as Midas Civil, SpaceGass, Strand7, SBD, and Excel.
• Interest in digital engineering and parametric modelling approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of technical deliverables and exercise sound engineering judgement.
• A willingness and ability to mentor, train and support graduate and less experienced engineers.
• A genuine commitment to contributing to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Why HDR?

At HDR, you'll be part of a global employee-owned organisation where your ideas, expertise, and career development matter. You'll have access to technically challenging projects, industry-leading professionals, and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you're looking to develop or further your career in bridges and transport structures while helping deliver infrastructure that positively impacts communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal op-portunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and/or experienced candidates, regard‑less of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.

HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Abo‑riginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to an inclusive community.

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Brisbane

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

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