Bridge EIT/Coordinator

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge EIT/Coordinator in Washington state to design and detail bridges for highway and rail projects, including steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable structures.

You will perform load calculations, assist with layouts and quantities, and contribute to bridge inspections while working in HDR's employee-owned, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred; EIT helpful
• Experience with bridge/structural design and familiar with multiple software packages

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• 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 and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural analysis

AutoCAD

Load calculations

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

AutoCAD

LARSA

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around 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.

In the role of Bridge EIT/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, MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Experience in bridge/structural design

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.
• Bentley 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Bellevue, WA}: $83,844 - $113,436 {Seattle, WA}: $83,844 - $113,436 {Olympia, WA}: $80,168.40 - $94,530 Primary Location:United States-Washington-Bellevue Other Locations:United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Olympia Industry:Bridges Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures Job Posting:Sep 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.