Bridge Engineer

HDR; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position includes designing bridge systems and collaborating with project officials on various infrastructure initiatives.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in structural engineering, professional license, and experience with bridge design software. The role offers full-time employment in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere at HDR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bridge design.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location of the position.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Design bridge systems for highway and railway projects.
• Develop structural details using specialized software and perform load calculations.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical software proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

HDR is hiring a Bridge Engineer to work in our South Florida office. The role involves daily collaboration with project officials and engineers on roadway, drainage, and structural projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Design bridge systems including steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable box culverts, and interchange designs for highway and railway projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering procedures, develop structural details using specialized software, and perform structural load calculations; assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Review, assign, and check designs, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bridge design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous bridge design experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location of the position (PE or equivalent).
• 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, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer/Modeler, Autodesk InfraWorks, and Civil3d.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, and Prestress Concrete Design.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture and inclusive workplace.

Location and Working Conditions

• Primary location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Other sites: West Palm Beach and Doral, Florida.
• Full‑time, regular employee status.
• Business class: Bridges and Structures.

EEO Statement

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history.