HDR

Moveable Bridge Engineer

HDR$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • 5 years' experience in mechanical design of movable structures
  • Experience in mechanical system design for commercial/institutional buildings
  • Proficiency in MS Office and related design software
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical design and inspection on movable bridges and heavy structures
  • Coordinate and manage workload to meet schedule and budget targets
  • Review mechanical documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Conduct inspections and draft detailed reports
  • Write and edit mechanical specifications and select appropriate equipment
  • Provide on-site construction support as necessary
  • Mentor junior mechanical engineering staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on unique projects involving movable structures
  • Mix of office and fieldwork, offering diverse job experiences
  • Potential for career growth in a robust employee-owned culture
  • Travel opportunities for field inspections
  • Collaboration with seasoned professionals in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
In the role of Mechanical Engineer, we'll count on you to: • Perform mechanical design and inspection (machinery and hydraulics) on movable bridges and other heavy movable structure • Coordinate workload to complete on schedule and on budget • Review of mechanical document • Perform inspections and write associated report • Write/edit mechanical specifications and select equipment, systems and device • Provide construction support as needed • Conduct QA/QC on and coordinate with the work of other Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Coordinators or Technician • Work will include a mixture of office and field work and may require travel • Mentor younger mechanical staff Preferred Qualifications • 5 years' experience in mechanical design on movable bridges and other heavy movable structure • Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm • Preference given to local candidate Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering • Previous experience in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. • Experience in commercial or institutional facilities • Computer experience using MS Office, Trane TRACE or similar software, manufacturer selection software • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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