Bridge EIT/Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Bridge Designer for their St. Louis team. The ideal candidate will handle structural design for bridges, perform inspections, and work with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a strong foundation in civil/structural engineering and be proficient with relevant design software. This full-time role offers an opportunity to engage in impactful projects that contribute to community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications is a plus.
• New graduate candidates considered; experience will be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design on bridges and walls.
• Conduct occasional field work including bridge inspection.
• Assist with geometric layout and quantity development.

Skills

Structural engineering

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

MS Office

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 Engineering is looking for a Bridge Designer to join our St. Louis team. The Bridge Designer will be expected to perform structural design on bridges and walls and occasional field work such as bridge inspection and construction observation.

In the role of Bridge EIT/Designer, 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 Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred
• New graduate candidates considered; additional bridge/structural design experience will also be considered
• Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge inspection, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, stream restoration, planning, construction services, environmental) within the office.
• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and other DOT design guidelines considered a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment on a wide range of projects.

Required Qualifications

• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge ofengineering 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

Primary Location

: United States-Missouri-St Louis

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry

: Bridges

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 3, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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