Bridge Engineer

HDR; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions firm is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Raleigh, NC. The role involves applying structural engineering techniques, designing bridge systems, and managing junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and at least 4 years of bridge design experience. This full-time position offers a commitment to employee ownership and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in bridge design.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques to bridge projects.
• Design various bridge systems and components.
• Develop details using design software and perform load calculations.
• Review and check calculations from junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

SAP2000

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Bridge Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC (Primary). Other: Charlotte, NC. Employment type: Full-time. Schedule: Full-time. Employee status: Regular.

HDR is a transportation solutions firm that designs, builds and operates transportation infrastructure. As a bridge engineer, you will help shape resilient systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to bridge and related highway and railway projects.
• Design bridge systems (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental, cable), box culverts, and highway/rail interchange components.
• Develop structural details using specialized design and analysis software; perform load calculations.
• Assist with geometric layout and quantity development for bridge provisions.
• Review, assign work and/or check calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in bridge design.
• Local candidate preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Previous experience in bridge design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (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, OpenBridge Modeler, 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 teamwork.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

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.