Bridge Designer/Inspector

HDR; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer for its Mechanicsburg location. Responsibilities include bridge inspections, developing inspection reports, and performing structural calculations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in structural design and bridge inspection.

The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, teamwork abilities, and familiarity with essential engineering software. A Master's degree and certifications in bridge safety inspection are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in structural design and bridge inspection.
• Strong computer skills for structural layout and design.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge inspections and develop inspection reports.
• Perform structural load rating calculations.
• Apply engineering techniques in bridge designs.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Inspection techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MathCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load rating calculations.
• Perform inspections from ground level, ladder access, or hydraulic lift equipment.
• 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 calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges Training.
• PennDOT Bridge Safety Inspector Certification.
• 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.
• Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• MS Office, MathCAD, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in structural design, load rating, and/or inspection.
• Familiar with BMS2 and BMS3 as well as PennDOT Inspection Publications 100A and 238.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, and hydraulic structures, including positioning and climbing extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, air travel, occasionally working at night, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Candidate should be comfortable with exposure to various field conditions and elements that may be encountered, such as but not limited to, hot and cold temperatures, water, work‑at‑height, confined spaces, plant, animals, and insects.
• Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification.
• Local candidates preferred.

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 willingness 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—Pennsylvania—Plymouth Meeting
Other Locations: United States—Pennsylvania—Mechanicsburg
Industry: Bridges
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Jun 4, 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.