Senior Bridge Engineer

HDR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic Structures Group. This role involves leading bridge design projects, applying advanced structural engineering techniques, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bridge design, technical leadership, and project management. You'll work on impactful transportation projects that enhance community infrastructure. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of engineering and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years bridge design experience with a PE license.
• Proven hands-on experience in bridge design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role on bridge design projects, applying engineering techniques.
• Perform complex structural planning and design for transportation projects.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Engineering

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SAP2000

CSiBridge

Bluebeam Revu

MathCAD

ADINA

LUSAS

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Structures Group in Tampa or Miami, Florida.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead technical role (EOR) on bridge design projects
• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques
• 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 Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience managing junior staff
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on the types of projects listed under Primary Responsibilities
• A minimum of 15 years of bridge design experience
• Experience with FDOT
• Experience working with contractors on design/build or other types of non-conventional projects
• 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) 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.