Bridge Designer / EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bridge Designer/EIT for a transformative infrastructure project in Florida. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a dynamic team, applying advanced structural engineering techniques to enhance mobility and safety across the region. As part of a collaborative environment, you will contribute to the development of essential bridge designs and specifications, ensuring the successful execution of projects that will significantly impact the community. If you're passionate about making a difference through engineering and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering and detailing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques in bridge design projects.
• Develop RFP documents and support the Structures Program Manager.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Detailing Techniques

Bridge Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

MS Office

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

CSiBridge

Bently 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 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?

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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.

HDR is looking to hire a Bridge Designer/ EIT for the “Moving I-4 Forward” project. Florida is experiencing unprecedented population growth and welcoming record-setting numbers of annual visitors. In response, the state is actively working to address infrastructure needs statewide. As part of Governor DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, a Corridor Project Office (CPO) has been established to expedite a series of projects in Central Florida, including along I-4 from west of U.S. 27 in Polk County to east of S.R. 536 in Orange County and the new Poinciana Connector (S.R.538). Dubbed “Moving I-4 Forward,” these projects will provide congestion relief up to 15 years sooner than originally scheduled and will improve mobility, increase safety, enhance the quality of life for the community, and ensure the resiliency of the transportation system in the future.

As a Bridge Designer/ EIT working on this dynamic project at the CPO in Celebration, Florida you will be in daily contact with project officials and other engineers, while supporting the Structures Program Manager in implementing the structures program. As a part of the program, you will work with roadway, drainage, structures and other engineers and designers to develop request for proposal (RFP) documents, concept plans and specifications for procurement of design/build (DB) teams. In addition, you will develop calculations and quantities in support of these elements. Your duties will also include review of submittals from the DB teams and various other tasks in support of the Structures Program Manager. This project offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to advance your career.

This position will be embedded at a client site and will be expected to be there 5 days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques
• 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
• 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
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Develop structural details using basic structural design and analysis 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
• 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
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• 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

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-Florida-Orlando

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Mar 31, 2025

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.

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