Bridge Engineer

HDR; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge Engineer to apply structural design, analysis, and detailing for highway bridges and related structures. The role involves bid plans, load calculations, inspections, and software-driven detailing using MicroStation, MathCAD, and LARSA.

You will participate in national projects and support CADD tasks as needed. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in structural engineering, plus professional licensure and 3+ years of bridge design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or equivalent.
• PE or licensure recognized by the local board is preferred.
• Experience in bridge design and structural analysis software is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation and design packages listed above.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural design, analysis, and detailing for bid bridge plans.
• Perform standard bridge engineering procedures and load calculations.
• Develop structural details using specialized software (e.g., MicroStation, MathCAD, LARSA).
• Bridge inspection and condition assessment activities as needed.
• Support geometric layout and bridge type studies; assist with CADD work.
• Collaborate on national projects, including mega delivery programs.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Load calculations

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

MDX

SAP2000

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MathCAD

LARSA

Civil3D

Microsoft 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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performing standard bridge engineering/design procedures.
• Developing structural details using specialized software (Microstation, MathCAD, LARSA 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.

Key Duties in this Role

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
• 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.
• 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 Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in bridge design.
• 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.

Location & Other Details

Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Other Locations: United States-Michigan-Lansing
Industry: Bridges
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Jul 14, 2026

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