Senior Bridge Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Springfield (MO); 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 experience in structural engineering while mentoring junior engineers. You'll collaborate with teams across locations to deliver high-quality designs that impact communities positively. Join a company that values inclusion and empowers its employees to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're ready to take on challenging projects and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge design experience with a PE license.
• Proven expertise in structural engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role on bridge design projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform complex structural planning and analysis for transportation projects.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Quality Control

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 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 preferred 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

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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 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, Bentley 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 willingness to work in a team environment
• Comfort in being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership
• Active participation in 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

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

May 6, 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.