Bridge Engineer
HDR, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States
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: What is our impact on the world?
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. You will collaborate with planners, engineers, architects, construction managers, environmental specialists, economists, and consultants across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges.
Responsibilities
Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
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.
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
Perform deputy project management tasks.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bridge design.
Experience delivering projects for local clients such as PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience in bridge design.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
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.
Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
Experience managing junior staff.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
Employment Information
Primary location: United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Other locations: United States – Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting
Industry: Bridges
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee status: Regular
Business class: Bridges and Structures
Job posting: Apr 21, 2026
Equal Employment 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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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. You will collaborate with planners, engineers, architects, construction managers, environmental specialists, economists, and consultants across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges.
Responsibilities
Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques.
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.
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
Perform deputy project management tasks.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bridge design.
Experience delivering projects for local clients such as PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, City of Philadelphia, etc.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience in bridge design.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
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.
Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
Experience managing junior staff.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
Employment Information
Primary location: United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Other locations: United States – Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting
Industry: Bridges
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee status: Regular
Business class: Bridges and Structures
Job posting: Apr 21, 2026
Equal Employment 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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