Bridge Designer/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bridge Designer/EIT, where your engineering skills will contribute to innovative bridge projects. In this role, you'll apply structural engineering techniques to design various bridge types, ensuring safety and efficiency in highway and railway projects. Collaborate with a diverse team, utilize cutting-edge engineering software, and actively participate in a culture that values inclusion and creativity. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond while fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop bridge designs using structural engineering techniques.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with project layouts.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Bridge Design

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

Bently OpenBridge Modeler

CSiBridge

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each 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 Bridge Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to:

1. Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
2. 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
3. Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
4. Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software
5. Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
6. Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• 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
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Experience in bridge/structural design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment
• 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.