Moveable Bridge Mechanical EIT

HDR, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Metairie, LA is seeking a Movable Bridge Mechanical EIT to develop 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery, read as-built drawings, and perform calculations per AREMA and AASHTO.

Field inspections and client meetings will be part of the role, with opportunities to guide drafting staff and contribute to reports. The ideal candidate will hold an EIT, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and have experience with bridge/structural design, AutoCAD and a suite of bridge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate required.
• Experience with structural/bridge design and drafting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering software packages listed.
• Ability to perform calculations per AREMA and AASHTO.
• Ability to interpret as-built drawings and field data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery.
• Read and interpret as-built drawings, some historic.
• Perform engineering calculations per industry standards.
• Conduct field visits for inspections, scope, and design support.
• Meet with clients and work independently or with senior engineers.
• Provide technical direction to drafting and staff.
• Assist with reports, design docs, and deliverables.

Skills

EIT certificate

Strong communication

Teamwork

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

SAP2000

MIDAS Civil

CSI Bridge

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil 3D

Prestress Concrete Design

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 Movable Bridge Mechanical EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Develop and prepare 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery systems, including detailed assemblies and individual components for fabrication.
• Read and interpret existing as-built drawings including hand-sketched drawings over a century old.
• Perform engineering calculations to support machinery design in accordance with AREMA, AASHTO, and client-specific requirements.
• Conduct field visits to movable bridges for inspections, assessments, project scoping, and design support.
• Meet with a variety of clients.
• Work independently on smaller projects or support senior engineers on larger, more complex assignments.
• Provide technical direction to drafting, clerical, and technical staff as needed.
• Assist with preparation of reports, design documentation, and project deliverables.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Experience in bridge/structural design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Knowledge of and some familia rity with Bluebeam Revuand engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Knowledge of Bentley OpenBridge Designer and 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.

Primary Location: United States-Louisiana-Metairie

Other Locations: United States-Louisiana

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Aug 12, 2026