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Bridge Designer / EIT
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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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking 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. In the Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, and sustainable communities.
Responsibilities
Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs.
Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software.
Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and prestressed concrete design experience.
Experience in bridge/structural design.
Local candidates preferred.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
Strong understanding and hands‑on use of computers for structural layout and design.
Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
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. 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, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Primary Location United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Industry Bridges
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Temporary
Business Class Highways
Job Posting Nov 17, 2025
Equal Opportunity 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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Bridge Designer / EIT
role at
HDR
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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking 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. In the Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, and sustainable communities.
Responsibilities
Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs.
Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software.
Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and prestressed concrete design experience.
Experience in bridge/structural design.
Local candidates preferred.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
Strong understanding and hands‑on use of computers for structural layout and design.
Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
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. 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, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Primary Location United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Industry Bridges
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Temporary
Business Class Highways
Job Posting Nov 17, 2025
Equal Opportunity 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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