Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years of bridge/structural design experience
PE license in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months
Proficiency with MicroStation and structural analysis software
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Strong marketing and business development abilities
Commitment to an employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Manage structures staff and ensure project submissions are delivered on time
Develop staff through training and performance evaluations
Lead multi-disciplinary design teams on local and workshare projects
Drive business development and establish client relationships
Prepare project proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Conduct quality control reviews and ensure compliance with design codes
Benefits
Inclusive and welcoming work culture
Opportunities for professional development and training
Employee ownership model encouraging engagement and investment in the company
Access to Employee Network Groups for diverse communities
Support for mentorship and leadership development programs
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Mechanicsburg office to lead and grow our structures team. The Section Manager will be responsible for management of structures staff, delivery of project submissions, staff development, project profitability, staff morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large / complex infrastructure projects. They will be involved in business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews. The Section Manager will see that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a pro-active project management system, and subsequently implement, monitor, and support company policies. They will also select, train, and develop technical personnel and work cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads.
They will also be counted on to:
Coordinate with our other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide/identify staff training opportunities, and identify/pursue business development opportunities
Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects
Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, along with bridge load ratings
Drive business development efforts within Mechanicsburg, including involvement in marketing planning and client management
Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients
Lead the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Mentor less-experienced staff, and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project development
Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects, including checking calculations and designs done by others
Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering
PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months of hire
Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience
Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects with a focus on PennDOT projects
Experience using MicroStation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software used in the industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
Must enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff
Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments
Excellent marketing and business development skills
Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts
Preference given to local candidate
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
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.
