Bridge Engineer

HDR; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Engineer to work on various bridge projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and at least three years of experience in bridge design. Responsibilities include applying engineering techniques, overseeing junior engineers, and developing detailed designs. This full-time position requires strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a commitment to actively engage in a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on bridge projects including design for highway and railway.
• Review and check design calculations and estimates.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Job description

At HDR’s Transportation Business Group, the Bridge Engineer will help shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on bridge projects including steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental, cable, box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized software, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Review, assign work and 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.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in bridge design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and bridge design software such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB‑MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bently OpenBridge Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience with 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.
• Commitment to being an active participant of the employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls

Other Locations: United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – Wyoming – Gillette, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – South Dakota – Rapid City, United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Nov 19, 2025

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.