Bridge Coordinator/EIT

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge/Structural Engineer to contribute to a range of highway and railway bridge projects in the Phoenix area. The role emphasizes applying established design and detailing techniques, performing load calculations, and supporting geometric layout using industry-standard software.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with strong CAD/analysis skills and is pursuing or has earned an EIT; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (structural preferred).
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• EIT certification pursued; progression toward licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in bridge design.
• Work on projects including bridge, box culvert, and interchange design.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with layout and quantity development.
• Develop structural details using specialized software.
• Participate in bridge inspections and assist with layout and quantity development.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 interchange 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 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.
• 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

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix; Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Tucson; Industry: Bridges; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Business Class: Bridges and Structures; Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

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.