Senior Bridge Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Springfield (MO, IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead innovative bridge design projects. This role offers the opportunity to apply your extensive structural engineering knowledge while mentoring junior engineers. You will be at the forefront of complex transportation projects, collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality designs and effective project management. Join a company that values employee ownership and fosters a culture of inclusion, where your contributions can make a significant impact on communities and infrastructure. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge design experience with proven hands-on expertise.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Missouri and Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role in bridge design projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with teams across offices for resource sharing and project success.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Quality Control

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SAP2000

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 (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 and/or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise/mentor junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks


• Plan and develop projects or design activities


• Coordinate with St. Louis and Kansas City offices for sharing of bridge resources


• Communicate and network with clients for ongoing and future work opportunities


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) license prefer Missouri and Kansas


• Adept in design calculations and layouts


• Ability to review designs and details in both steel and concrete bridge details


• Perform Quality Control reviews on bridge plans


• Previous experience with an engineering or engineering consulting firm


• Missouri and Kansas DOT design experience preferred, although not essential


• Project Management skills

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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

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-Missouri-Springfield

Industry:Highway + Road

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures

Job Posting:May 6, 2025