Senior Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ann Arbor is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead innovative bridge design projects. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in bridge design, possess a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves managing multiple projects and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design.
• Strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role on bridge design projects.
• Plan and deliver projects involving bridge design and rehabilitation.
• Supervise junior engineers in engineering tasks.

Skills

Structural Engineering expertise

Bridge design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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?

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.

Are you passionate about highway bridges and their structure and design? Then HDR is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer who is passionate about the structure and design of highway bridge to join our Nationally ranked team of professionals in Ann Arbor or East Lansing, MI. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Bridge Engineer include:

Plan, direct, and deliver projects that include bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, bridge inspection and structures design on DOT and local agency projects. This position may include being responsible for the delivery and coordination of several projects concurrently.

Work with other managers to coordinate the staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete the project on schedule

Establish client relations and participate with marketing, contractual, and production activities to establish and strengthen future and existing business lines.

Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, Company Controller and the Area Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.

This position may be assigned to serve on larger bridge projects nationally and may include mega alternate delivery projects.

In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects
• 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
• Serve as a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise more junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• SE
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and 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 ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
• 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.

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.