HDR
Overview
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe transportation is more than movement—it is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s 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, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life.
HDR Engineering is looking for a Bridge EIT/Designer to join our SC Bridge and Structures Team in Charleston or any other SC office. We are a nationally recognized firm, consistently ranking among the top bridge firms. The Bridge EIT will perform assignments under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer in support of bridge design and inspection projects.
In the role of Bridge EIT/Designer, you will:
Responsibilities
Participate in bridge designs, develop design plans, perform structural load calculations and quantity takeoffs, review shop drawings and field submittals.
Work in a team environment as well as independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering.
Support the bridge design group and other disciplines by applying structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of structural designs.
Perform other duties such as bridge inspection and construction observation as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
EIT certification strongly preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of “Designer” and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
MS Office, MathCAD and MicroStation experience.
Familiarity with MIDAS, STAAD, or LARSA or other general structural analysis programs as well as OpenBridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, Finite Element Analysis software, and other structural design programs is a plus.
Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
New graduate candidates considered; additional bridge/structural design experience will also be considered.
Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge inspection, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, construction services, environmental) within the office.
Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and other DOT design guidelines considered a plus.
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.
Bently 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.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in a multi‑disciplinary team environment on a wide range of projects.
Preference given to local candidates.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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, arrests and conviction records.
Job Type: Full‑time
Primary Location: United States - South Carolina - Charleston
Industry: Highway + Road
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We believe transportation is more than movement—it is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s 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, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life.
HDR Engineering is looking for a Bridge EIT/Designer to join our SC Bridge and Structures Team in Charleston or any other SC office. We are a nationally recognized firm, consistently ranking among the top bridge firms. The Bridge EIT will perform assignments under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer in support of bridge design and inspection projects.
In the role of Bridge EIT/Designer, you will:
Responsibilities
Participate in bridge designs, develop design plans, perform structural load calculations and quantity takeoffs, review shop drawings and field submittals.
Work in a team environment as well as independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering.
Support the bridge design group and other disciplines by applying structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of structural designs.
Perform other duties such as bridge inspection and construction observation as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
EIT certification strongly preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of “Designer” and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
MS Office, MathCAD and MicroStation experience.
Familiarity with MIDAS, STAAD, or LARSA or other general structural analysis programs as well as OpenBridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, Finite Element Analysis software, and other structural design programs is a plus.
Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
New graduate candidates considered; additional bridge/structural design experience will also be considered.
Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge inspection, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, construction services, environmental) within the office.
Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and other DOT design guidelines considered a plus.
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.
Bently 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.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in a multi‑disciplinary team environment on a wide range of projects.
Preference given to local candidates.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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, arrests and conviction records.
Job Type: Full‑time
Primary Location: United States - South Carolina - Charleston
Industry: Highway + Road
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