Senior Bridge Engineer

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer in Dallas, TX to lead bridge design efforts on transportation projects. You will guide complex analysis, supervise junior engineers, and serve as a technical expert on mid-size programs.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 10+ years of bridge design experience, and proficiency with major engineering tools like MicroStation, LEAP, and AASHTOWare BrR. The role offers a collaborative, employee-owned culture and challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects.
• Familiar with key engineering software packages and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role on bridge design projects.
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for transportation projects.
• Work on projects including bridges, box culverts, and interchange designs for highway and railway projects.
• Serve as a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

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?
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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

• Bachelor's degree
• 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, 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
• Project management skills desirable
• 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:United States-Texas-Dallas Industry:Bridges Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures Job Posting:Aug 5, 2026

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