Senior Highway Bridge Engineer
HDR, Butte, MT, United States
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, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.
Responsibilities
Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects
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 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 Structural Engineering
SE
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 engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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, 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
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
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Primary Location:
United States-Montana-Missoula
Other Locations:
United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Montana-Butte
Industry:
Bridges
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Bridges and Structures
Job Posting:
Apr 14, 2026
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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Responsibilities
Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects
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 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 Structural Engineering
SE
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 engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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, 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
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
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Primary Location:
United States-Montana-Missoula
Other Locations:
United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Montana-Butte
Industry:
Bridges
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Bridges and Structures
Job Posting:
Apr 14, 2026
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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