Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dallas is seeking a full-time Bridge Engineer to design and support the development of resilient infrastructure. The role requires applying structural engineering principles and advanced design software for efficient transportation solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, a professional engineering license, and at least 3 years of experience in bridge design. Familiarity with engineering software such as Microstation and AutoCAD is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Familiarity with TxDOT bridge design manuals and guidance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to bridge projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering procedures and perform structural load calculations.
• Review and check design calculations produced by junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Overview

HDR’s Transportation Business Group is looking for a Bridge Engineer to design and support the development of resilient highways, iconic bridges, and related infrastructure. The role involves applying structural engineering principles and leveraging advanced design software to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to bridge projects.
• Work on projects that include bridge (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental, and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering procedures, develop structural details using specialized design and analysis software, 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.
• Familiarity with TxDOT bridge design manuals, guidance, bridge standards, preferred practices, and software.
• Experience using Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, Projectwise, MathCAD, Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as BGS, SPColumn, BridgeLink.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (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, 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 ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture is a must.

License & Location

• Position is full‑time and regularly based in the United States (specific location to be confirmed).
• Business Class: Bridges and Structures.