Bridge Engineer

HDR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is searching for a Bridge Engineer to join its Texas Bridge Team in San Antonio. This role focuses on structural engineering principles to evaluate and document bridge conditions, providing technical leadership across various bridge projects.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, a PE license, and experience in bridge design and analysis. They will lead evaluations and collaborate with project management to ensure high-quality delivery and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Previous experience in bridge design is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering evaluations of bridges.
• Conduct structural analysis and load rating calculations.
• Develop engineering reports summarizing analysis results.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Collaborate with project managers on planning and delivery.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Load Rating

Technical Leadership

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MathCAD

LARSA

Prestress Concrete Design

Job description

HDR is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our Texas Bridge Team. The Bridge Engineer will focus on structural engineering principles to evaluate, analyze, and document the in‑service condition of bridge and transportation structures. The role emphasizes engineering analysis, structural behavior assessment, load rating, and technical leadership across bridge projects. The engineer will use engineering judgment to assess structural systems, develop analytical models, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to infrastructure planning and asset management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering evaluations of bridges and transportation structures.
• Perform structural analysis, load rating calculations, and engineering assessments using industry‑recognized software and analytical tools.
• Develop detailed engineering reports summarizing analysis results, structural capacity, and recommended actions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineering staff within the project team.
• Collaborate with project managers on scope development, planning, quality control, and project delivery.
• Participate in regional and national project assignments as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• NHI 130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection Training.
• Experience in structural asset management systems (AASHTOWare BrM, AssetWise, inspectX, etc.).
• Experience in load rating software (AASHTOWare BrR, BRASS, CANDE, etc.).
• Experience working on large‑scale transportation infrastructure projects.
• NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges Training.
• NHI 130053 Bridge Inspector Refresher Training, if applicable.
• NHI 130078 Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training.

Physical Requirements

• Inspect any work on site without physical assistance (e.g., ladders, man‑lifts, underground structures, traverse uneven and irregular surfaces) except that normally provided by the contractor’s personnel.
• Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone and email.
• Work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Work hours may include weekends and/or night shifts.
• Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Operate a vehicle day or night.
• Travel may be required at times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 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 ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Texas – Round Rock

Other Locations: United States – Texas – Tyler, United States – Texas – Corpus Christi, United States – Texas – Fort Worth, United States – Texas – Austin, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – Texas – El Paso

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: May 27, 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.