Bridge Engineer

HDR; Mechanicsburg (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is looking for a Bridge Engineer to apply structural engineering techniques in a full-time role. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in bridge design, along with a Professional Engineer license. You will manage projects and junior engineers while collaborating in a team-oriented environment. Familiarity with software like AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and various structural analysis programs is essential. Join us to make a positive impact through engineering.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on various bridge design projects.
• Review work produced by junior engineers.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Familiarity with engineering software

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

SAP2000

Job description

Overview

HDR is an employee-owned company that values inclusion and empowers employees to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we seek to make a positive impact on 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 deputy project management tasks
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in bridge design
• Experience delivering projects for local clients (PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.)

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

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Apr 21, 2026