Senior Bridge Engineer

HDR; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a lead engineer in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, specializing in bridge design for transportation projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience along with a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and a professional license as a PE or P.Eng.

The role includes performing complex analysis, supervising junior engineers, and leading projects in a collaborative environment. Strong technical and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects.
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for transportation projects.
• Supervise junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
• 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

Job Details

Primary Location: Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
Other Locations: Louisville, Kentucky, and Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States.
Industry: Highway + Road.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee Status: Regular.
Business Class: Bridges and Structures.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.