Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join the Transportation Business Group and help shape mobility infrastructure.

You will apply structural engineering and detailing techniques on highway and railway projects, develop designs with specialized software, and perform load calculations to ensure safe, efficient structures. The role requires a PE license and experience in bridge design, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and collaborate in an employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Experience in bridge design.
• Familiarity with software packages such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, MIDAS Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSIBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on bridge design projects including steel, prestressed concrete, segmental, and cable bridges.
• Develop structural details using software and perform load calculations.
• Review, assign work and check designs and calculations prepared by junior engineers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Structural modeling

Seismic design

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

CSi

LARSA

L-Pile

Bluebeam Revu

OpenBridge Designer

Civil3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MathCAD

LUSAS

ADINA

InfraWorks

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway 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
• Perform other duties as needed

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Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural modeling and seismic design
• Experienced in the use of CSi, LARSA, L-Pile, and other common design software

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, 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 working in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Feb 27, 2026