Bridge Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Idaho is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join their experienced Bridge Group. This role involves applying structural engineering techniques, managing projects related to bridge design, and overseeing junior staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, professional engineering license, and strong experience in bridge design tools like Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD. You will need excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bridge design is required.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location offered.
• Knowledge of structural analysis programs and bridge design software.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques for highway bridges.
• Develop structural details using specialized software.
• Serve as a technical lead on mid-sized projects.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SAP2000

Job description

We currently have an opening for a Bridge Engineer to join our well-established and experienced Idaho Bridge Group in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng).
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.

Industry: Bridges. Schedule: Full‑time. Employment Status: Regular. Primary Location: Boise, Idaho, United States. Alternate Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States.