Bridge Project Manager

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager in Irvine, California. This role involves planning and managing engineering projects related to transportation, emphasizing bridge design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7 years of relevant experience, and a PE license. You will collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success and mentor junior engineers. HDR offers a competitive salary range of $129,000 - $217,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium single-discipline engineering projects.
• Foster and develop client relationships.
• Independently coordinate work of engineers.

Skills

Caltrans bridge design experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Seismic design and detailing

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LARSA

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and 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 communities. Each role makes a difference in HDR’s ability to change the world for the better.

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 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 support economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life. HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental scientists, strategic communications professionals, economists, management consultants, and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. HDR is an employee-owned company, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects
• Foster and develop client relationships for yourself and your staff
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
• Collaborate with peers and team members to create a cohesive practice
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects to ensure completion of documents on schedule
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable-stayed), 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 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
• Mentor younger staff and support continued development
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Engineering
• Caltrans bridge design experience
• California High Speed Rail Experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency with seismic design and detailing of bridges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• 10 years of Caltrans Bridge Design Experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
• Prestress Concrete Design
• CIP Concrete design
• Strong organizational, listening, and mentoring skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $129,000 - $217,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-Riverside, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Sacramento

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Feb 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.