Bridge Design Lead - Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join their Idaho Bridge Group in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The ideal candidate will have at least a Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in bridge design. Responsibilities include applying engineering techniques for highway bridges, managing junior staff, and leading technical projects. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities to manage engineering tasks. An engineering license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as midas Civil and CSiBridge.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques for highway bridges.
• Select standard procedures and develop structural details.
• Serve as a technical lead on mid-sized projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

midas Civil

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?

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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.

We currently have an opening for a Bridge Engineer to join our well-established and experienced Idaho Bridge Group in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

In the role of Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques for DOT and local agency highway bridges, along with bridge load ratings.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable), box culvert, and interchange design for highway projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Review, assign work, and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Serve as a technical lead on mid-sized projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (ITD or local municipalities).
• Experience managing junior staff.
• 4 years bridge/structural design experience.

Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• 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
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working 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

Other Locations

Industry

: Bridges

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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