Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design for their Vienna, VA office. In this role, you will be responsible for applying engineering techniques and collaborating with teams to develop safe and efficient structures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant experience, and possess a Professional Engineering license. Responsibilities include design calculations, project management and mentoring junior staff, contributing actively to a culture of teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineering license recognized in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
• Work on bridge and highway design projects.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with layouts.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

SAP2000

MicroStation

MathCAD

Job description

We believe transportation is more than movement; it is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you will 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, and the quality of life in communities.

Responsibilities

• 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; 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

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Vienna area.

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) 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 ability to work in a team environment.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Virginia – Vienna

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Jun 19, 2026