Bridge Engineer

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a talented Bridge Designer in California, focusing on both highway and railway projects. Responsibilities include preparing bridge designs, mentoring junior staff, and selecting engineering procedures. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, along with a professional engineering license and previous bridge design experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating sustainable transportation solutions that positively impact communities.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Previous experience in bridge design needed.
• Knowledgeable about Caltrans Bridge Design Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bridge designs following Caltrans PS&E process.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures.
• Review and check design calculations by junior engineers.

Skills

Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu

Experience using structural analysis programs

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bridge designs following Caltrans PS&E process.
• 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
• Mentor junior staff
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years\' experience in bridge design.
• Experience working with Caltrans District 7, 8, 11, or 12
• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience with Caltrans Bridge Design Manuals and Seismic Design Criteria (SDC)

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $86,000 - $147,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego

Other Locations: United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Jan 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.