Bridge Designer / EIT

HDR, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bridge Design Coordinator who will play a crucial role in developing innovative bridge designs for highway and railway projects. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in structural engineering and detailing while collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll engage in various projects, from steel plate girder to prestressed concrete designs, ensuring quality and precision in every aspect. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, empowering you to bring your unique ideas to the forefront and make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge/structural design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural layout and design software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural Engineering

Bridge Design

Load Calculations

Geometric Layout

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 Design Coordinator, 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 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,
• Experience in bridge/structural design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revuand 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 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-Mississippi-Jackson area

Industry:Bridges

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures

Job Posting:Feb 10, 2025