Railroad Bridge EIT/Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Railroad Bridge EIT/Designer in Missoula, MT. You will apply structural engineering and detailing techniques for bridges, including various bridge types, box culverts, and interchanges for highway and railway projects.

You will perform load calculations, assist with layout and quantity development, and develop details using leading engineering software. A team-focused, employee-owned culture supports growth and project impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or closely related field.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• EIT certificate or progression toward P.E./EIT required for career path.
• Experience with bridge/structural design and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in bridge design.
• Work on projects including steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable bridges, box culverts, and interchanges.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Develop structural details using specialized software and standards.
• Support bridge inspection and additional duties as needed.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

EIT certificate

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

Bently OpenBridge Modeler

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

AutoCAD

LUSAS

MDX

MathCAD

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 Railroad 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 Rail Bridge Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge,
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• 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: Bridges
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Railway Design
Job Posting: Aug 24, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.