Bridge Engineer

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge Engineer in the United States, based in Phoenix, to design and detail bridges for highway and railway projects. You will apply advanced structural methods, select standard procedures, and prepare detailed drawings with leading software packages.

You will contribute to projects involving steel and concrete bridges, box culverts, and interchanges, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating within HDR\'s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and PE license.
• Extensive bridge/structural design experience.
• Proficiency with major structural analysis software.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in bridge design.
• Work on steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable bridges.
• Develop structural details using specialized software and perform design calculations.
• Collaborate with teams and manage junior staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

Midas Civil

MDX

SAP2000

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

ADINA

LUSAS

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

AutoCAD

Civil3D

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.

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

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• 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, and develop structural details using specialized software
• Perform structural design calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Experience in bridge/structural design including precast concrete bridges, steel bridges, bridge rehabilitations, bridge widenings, box culverts, retaining wall and bridge inspection

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in bridge design
• 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, Bently 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-Arizona-Phoenix Other Locations:United States-Arizona-Tucson Industry:Bridges Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures Job Posting:Aug 18, 2026

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