Bridge Designer/EIT

HDR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge Design Coordinator in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time role focuses on applying structural engineering techniques in designing bridges and related structures. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering, along with experience in software such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise and AutoCAD.

The position requires strong communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate desired.
• Familiarity with engineering software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques in bridge design.
• Work on highway and railway bridge projects.
• Perform structural load calculations.

Skills

Structural engineering and detailing techniques

Bridge design experience

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Bently OpenBridge Modeler

Civil3D

Job description

Bridge Design Coordinator 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
• Preference given to local candidates

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 willing to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Employment Information

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Jacksonville.
Industry: Bridges.
Schedule: Full-time.
Employee Status: Regular.
Business Class: Bridges and Structures.
Job Posting: Apr 3, 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.