Bridge Engineer

HDR; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a skilled Structural Engineer to apply engineering techniques in bridge design and detailing. You will contribute to meaningful projects while collaborating with a dynamic team. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in structural modeling and design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in design software and possess excellent communication and team-working skills. Join us to impact sustainable communities through engineering.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural modeling and seismic design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures.
• Review and check design calculations produced by junior engineers.

Skills

Structural modeling

Seismic design

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CSi

LARSA

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on projects that include bridge (steel plate girder, prestressed 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, 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.

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.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng).
• 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, Prestressed Concrete Design.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

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 – Tennessee – Nashville

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Feb 24, 2026

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.