Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Bethlehem is seeking a Bridge Engineer to help design and rehabilitate bridges, performing detailing and applying modern engineering methods to deliver safe, durable transportation structures.

You will utilize leading software such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, and OpenBridge tools, coordinating with designers, engineers, and construction teams while mentoring junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Previous experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board for the position location.
• Experience with structural analysis software and bridge design tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience managing junior staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to bridge projects.
• Work on bridges and related highway/railway design projects.
• Develop structural details and perform load calculations using design software.
• Review work of junior engineers and EITs and support deputy project management.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve mobility challenges.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Team leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

MIDAS Civil

SAP2000

CSiBridge

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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. 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.

Bridge Engineer

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques
• 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
• 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 deputy project management tasks
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in bridge design.
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.

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

Keywords

Structural Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer, Bridge Design Engineer, Transportation Structures Engineer, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Structural Detailing, Bridge Design

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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: United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem

Other Locations: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Apr 30, 2026