Moveable Bridge Engineer

HDR; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a trusted engineering firm where employee-owners collaborate to deliver high‑impact projects. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll design and inspect machinery and hydraulics for movable bridges and other heavy structures, coordinate workload to meet schedules, review documents, and provide construction support.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, perform QA/QC, and work a mix of office and field tasks with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings is preferred.
• PE license (Professional Engineer) is required per licensing board.
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities is preferred.
• MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software experience is required.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is preferred.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and inspection on movable bridges and 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 Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Coordinators or Technicians.
• Work will include a mix of 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

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

MS Office

Trane TRACE

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 Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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 of 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 on and coordinate with the work of other Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Coordinators or Technicians
• Work will include a mixture of office and field work and may require travel
• Mentor younger mechanical staff

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in mechanical design on movable bridges and other heavy movable structures
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience in commercial or institutional facilities
• Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• 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.

Primary Location:United States-Louisiana-Metairie Other Locations:United States-Louisiana, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge Industry:Bridges Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures Job Posting:Aug 12, 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.