Bridge EIT/ Bridge Design Coordinator

HDR; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, seeks a Bridge EIT/Bridge Design Coordinator to contribute to the development of bridge designs on highway projects. You will apply structural engineering and detailing techniques, use OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and other software, and participate in bridge inspections as needed.

Bachelor's degree is required; an EIT is preferred, with potential progression to higher levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering.
• EIT preferred; candidates without EIT may be placed in Bridge Design Coordinator role and progress to EIT.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Familiarity with ITD standards/policies and bridge/structural design experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in bridge design development.
• Work on highway projects with bridges, box culverts, and interchanges.
• Select standard design procedures and develop structural details using software.
• Periodically conduct bridge inspections or field observations.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with layout and quantity development.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CAD/design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

EIT certification or pursuing

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

CSiBridge / RM Bridge

Job description

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. Watch our story at https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story.

Bridge EIT/Bridge Design Coordinator

Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA

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 projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures and develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software.
• Periodically conduct bridge inspections or field observations.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• EIT preferred; candidates without EIT will be placed in a Bridge Design Coordinator role and expected to obtain EIT for career progression.
• Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Mathcad, MS Office, and LARSA 4D or similar structural analysis software.
• Familiarity with ITD standards and policies.
• Experience in bridge/structural design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Experience with 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.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

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.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.