Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in bridge design, utilizing advanced software tools and techniques. Responsibilities include developing structural plans, conducting inspections, and managing junior engineers. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and professional engineering license, with a preference for those holding a master's degree and at least three years of bridge design experience. This is a full-time position focusing on bridge and structure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in bridge design.
• Professional engineering license (PE) required.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Apply design techniques for bridges and structures.
• Perform bridge engineering procedures.
• Develop structural details with software.
• Manage junior engineers and review their work.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Team management

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microstation

MathCAD

AutoCAD

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

Job description

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.
• 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

Primary Location: United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Other Locations: United States, Michigan, Lansing.

Industry: Bridges.

Schedule: Full-time.

Employee Status: Regular.

Business Class: Bridges and Structures.

Job Posting Date: Jan 5, 2026.