Senior Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead design and analysis for transportation projects. You will oversee complex bridge systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable solutions.

The role requires a PE license and a strong background in structural engineering software, with a focus on leadership and team collaboration within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years bridge design experience.
• Familiarity with TxDOT bridge design standards and software.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects.
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for transportation projects.
• Supervise junior engineers and act as Project Manager on mid-size projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Professional Engineer license

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ORD

OBM

ProjectWise

MathCAD

Bluebeam

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

LARSA

SPColumn

MIDAS Civil

MDX

SAP2000

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

OpenBridge Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

AutoCAD

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 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.
• Experience with MicroStation, ORD, OBM, ProjectWise, MathCAD, Bluebeam.
• Familiar with engineering software such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA, SPColumn.
• Experience working with TxDOT bridge design manuals, guidance, standards, preferred practices, and software.

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 withBluebeam 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 ADINA, LUSAS, Bently 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.

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

Industry

Bridges

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Aug 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.