Senior Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in engineering design is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design projects. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of bridge design experience and a PE license. The position can be based in Louisville, Lexington, or Elizabethtown, KY, and offers a collaborative work environment. Candidates must demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Proven experience in all aspects of bridge design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role on bridge design projects.
• Perform structural planning and design for transportation projects.
• Supervise junior engineers in engineering tasks.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

SAP2000

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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.

HDR is hiring an experienced and licensed Senior Bridge Engineer for our Transportation Business Group. This position can be based out of our Louisville, Lexington or Elizabethtown KY offices.

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

• 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
• 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.

Location

Primary location: Louisville, KY. Other locations: Lexington, KY; Elizabethtown, KY.

Job Details

Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting Date: Oct 16, 2025

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.

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