Highway Bridge EIT/Designer

HDR; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Highway Bridge EIT/Designer based in Missoula, MT. You will apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to bridge designs across steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, and other types, supporting highway and railway projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with preferred Master's and EIT eligibility, plus experience in bridge design and related software. Team collaboration and active participation in our employee-owned culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil/structural engineering.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design roles.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred; career progression path available.
• Experience in bridge/structural design and related software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in bridge design.
• Develop designs for highway/railway projects including various bridge types.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with layout and quantity development.
• Develop structural details using specialized software and standard procedures.
• Participate in bridge inspection and related calculations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Active employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

Bentley OpenBridge Modeler

Autodesk InfraWorks

Autocad Civil 3D

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 Highway Bridge EIT/Designer, 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
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software
• Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be called a Highway Bridge Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Experience in bridge/structural design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willing to work 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee 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 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.) Montana: $66,500- $88,600

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Missoula

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.