Bridge Coordinator/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Bridge Coordinator/EIT in Lexington, KY area. You will apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to develop bridge designs for highway and railway projects.

Responsibilities include load calculations, geometric layout, quantity development, and creating structural details with software like LEAP, OpenBridge, and Civil3D. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, an EIT (Masters preferred), and experience in bridge design/inspection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience with structural analysis/software packages listed in the job post.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and the listed software suites.
• Experience with Bentley/Autodesk design tools as cited.
• Strong computer skills for structural layout and design.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques for bridge designs.
• Work on bridges, culverts, and retaining wall projects for highways/railways.
• Perform load calculations and assist with geometry/layout and quantity development.
• Develop structural details using specialized software and procedures.
• Participate in bridge inspection and related calculations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team environment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

MicroStation

OpenBridge Modeler

Civil3D

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

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and retaining wall design for highway and railway projects
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software
• Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with an emphasis 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
• Experience in bridge design and inspection
• Local candidates
• Experience with common structural analysis and design software (e.g. Microstation, Open Bridge Modeler, LARSA, CSi Bridge, Bentley/Leap Prestressed Beam Design, spColumn, LPile)

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.
• Bentley 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 willing 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.

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026