Bridge Engineer

HDR; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge Engineer based in Boise, Idaho. The role involves applying structural engineering techniques, managing project designs, and mentoring junior staff. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience in bridge design. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity, contributing to significant projects in the bridge industry with a supportive employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized in Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques for bridges.
• Select and develop structural details using design software.
• Review and check design calculations of junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Use of structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bridge Engineer

Primary Location: United States, Idaho, Boise

Other Locations: United States, Idaho, Coeur d’Alene

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Apr 17, 2026

In the role of Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques for DOT and local agency highway bridges, along with bridge load ratings.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable), box culvert, and interchange design for highway 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.
• Serve as a technical lead on mid-sized projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (ITD or local municipalities).
• Experience managing junior staff.
• 4 years bridge/structural design experience.

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, Bently 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.

Equity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.