Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Anchorage, AK. You will apply structural design and detailing to bid plans for bridges and related structures, utilizing software like LEAP, LARSA, CSiBridge, and more.

You will perform load calculations, assist with geometry, and may lead small to mid-size projects while mentoring junior staff. The role requires a PE license (AK) or equivalent, plus 3+ years of bridge design experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• PE license or equivalent professional registration.
• AK licensure or eligibility for SE license in Alaska.
• 3+ years of experience in bridge design including calculations and plan development.
• Experience in project management for small to mid-size projects.
• Active involvement in professional/industry associations.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural design and detailing to bridge bid plans for highways and related structures.
• Select standard engineering procedures and develop structural details using design software.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometry and quantity development.
• Bridge inspection and load rating calculations; CAD plan production may be required.
• Serve as project manager or lead on projects; review junior staff work and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with team and external stakeholders to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

AK Professional Engineer license

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

LARSA

CSiBridge

SAP2000

MicroStation

AutoCAD

FB-MultiPier

AASHTOWare BrR

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

InfraWorks

Civil 3D

MathCAD

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?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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. Are you passionate about bridges and their structure and design? HDR is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our Nationally ranked team of professionals in Anchorage, AK. The primary responsibilities of the Bridge Engineer include:

Applying structural design, analysis, and detailing techniques to support the design and development of bid plans for bridges and other structures. Projects may include highway bridges (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, and other specialty types), retaining walls, box culverts and associated structures.

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

• D eveloping structural details using specialized software (Microstation, MathCAD, LARSA, CSiBridge or various concrete and steel design or analysis programs),
• Bridge inspection
• Performing structural load rating calculations as well as assisting with geometric layout and bridge type studies.
• Some CADD plan production may also be required.
• This position may be assigned to serve on larger bridge projects nationally and may include mega alternate delivery projects.
• Serve as project manager or structures task lead on projects of varying sizes
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• SE license in AK or equivalent professional registration with the ability to become licensed in AK.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design including design calculations, plan development, specification development, and cost estimating.
• Experience in project management for small to medium sized projects.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

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Required Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working 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

Anchorage, AK

Industry

Bridges

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Aug 4, 2026

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