HDR

Senior Bridge Engineer

HDR$90K — $120K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of bridge design experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
  • Proficiency with a range of engineering software packages
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with project management is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead technical role (EOR) on bridge design projects
  • Apply structural engineering techniques in detailing
  • Perform complex structural planning, analysis, and design
  • Work on various bridge and interchange design projects
  • Supervise junior engineers on engineering tasks
  • Act as a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects
  • Fulfill additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Employee ownership culture fosters a sense of belonging
  • Supportive work environment with active Employee Network Groups
  • Collaborative decision-making processes that value employee input
Full Job Description
HDR is hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Structures Group in Tampa, FL. Primary Responsibilities a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} - Lead the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of bridge and transportation structures, including new construction, rehabilitation, and replacement projects for DOT, municipal, and private clients. - Serve as Technical Lead and Engineer of Record on major bridge projects, ensuring designs meet applicable AASHTO, FHWA, state DOT, and local agency standards while maintaining constructability, safety, and cost efficiency. - Provide project and people management oversight, including work planning, scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. - Mentor, train, and oversee junior and mid-level engineers, fostering professional growth through technical guidance, QA/QC reviews, and performance feedback. - Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables; proactively identify risks and implement solutions to maintain profitability, quality, and on-time delivery. - Collaborate with project managers, business development teams, and leadership to support proposal development, project pursuits, and client interviews, including technical write-ups and approach strategies. - Act as a primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders-building trusted relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and technical credibility. - Oversee and participate in structural condition assessments, load ratings, inspections, and rehabilitation recommendations, applying engineering judgment to extend service life and ensure public safety. - Conduct and/or review advanced structural analyses using industry-standard software and tools; guide the development of calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates. - Lead and enforce quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) processes, ensuring deliverables meet internal standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory compliance. - Support staffing decisions, workload forecasting, and team development efforts in coordination with department leadership. - Stay current with evolving design codes, emerging technologies, and best practices in bridge engineering; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the group. - Represent the firm at client meetings, public hearings, technical committees, and professional organizations as a senior technical ambassador. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in civil or Structural Engineering - Experience managing junior staff - Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on the types of projects listed under Primary Responsibilities - A minimum of 15 years of bridge design experience - Experience with FDOT - Experience working with contractors on design/build or other types of non-conventional projects - 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 #LI-JG9 Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree - A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience - Professional Engineer (PE) 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, Bently 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

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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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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