Job Description
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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- 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 and transit 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 preferred
- Experience using drafting software (Microstation and/or AutoCAD) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: PGSuper, SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, MathCAD LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, MDX, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, or LUSAS
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
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, GEOPAK, AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
- 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
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Spokane: $103,607 - $148,010; Bellevue/Everett/Seattle: $125,419 - $179,170; Gig Harbor: $119,966 to $171,380; Olympia: $109,060 - $155,800
Primary Location: United States-Washington-Spokane
Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor
Industry: Bridges
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Oct 29, 2024
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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