Movable Bridge Design Engineer — Hybrid Office/Field

HDR, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Moveable Bridge Mechanical Engineer to design and inspect machinery and hydraulics for movable bridges. You will coordinate schedules, review documents, and write technical reports, with travel as needed. This role also includes mentoring junior staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE license, and experience in commercial or institutional facilities. HDR emphasizes an inclusive, employee-owned culture and a global portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for commercial or institutional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and inspection (machinery and hydraulics) on movable bridges and other heavy movable structures.
• Coordinate workload to complete on schedule and on budget.
• Review mechanical documents.
• Perform inspections and write associated reports.
• Write/edit mechanical specifications and select equipment, systems and devices.
• Provide construction support as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC and coordinate with other engineers or technicians.
• Work will include office and field work and may require travel.
• Mentor younger mechanical staff.

Skills

Mechanical design

Movable bridges

Project coordination

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

Selection software

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Moveable Bridge Mechanical Engineer to design and inspect machinery and hydraulics for movable bridges. You will coordinate schedules, review documents, and write technical reports, with travel as needed. This role also includes mentoring junior staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE license, and experience in commercial or institutional facilities. HDR emphasizes an inclusive, employee-owned culture and a global portfolio.