Movable Bridge Mechanical EIT | Design, Field & CAD

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Movable Bridge Mechanical EIT to develop 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery, read historic as-built drawings, and perform engineering calculations to support machinery design per AREMA and AASHTO standards.

You will collect field data during inspections, meet with clients, and provide design support while coordinating with drafting and engineering staff. This role emphasizes independent work on smaller projects and teamwork on larger efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in bridge/structural design is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery systems for fabrication.
• Read and interpret as-built drawings, including historic sketches.
• Perform engineering calculations for machinery design per AREMA and AASHTO standards.
• Conduct field visits for inspections, scoping, and design support.
• Meet with clients and work independently on smaller projects or with senior engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Active participation in employee-owned

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

LARSA

Prestress Concrete Design

MS Office

MathCAD

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

Civil3D

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

SAP2000

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

Job description

HDR is hiring a Movable Bridge Mechanical EIT to develop 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery, read historic as-built drawings, and perform engineering calculations to support machinery design per AREMA and AASHTO standards.

You will collect field data during inspections, meet with clients, and provide design support while coordinating with drafting and engineering staff. This role emphasizes independent work on smaller projects and teamwork on larger efforts.