Senior Bridge Engineer

Senior Bridge Engineer

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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 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?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

• 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

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• SE preferred
• Experience using drafting software (Micro Station and/or AutoCAD) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as PGSuper, SAP
  2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, MathCAD LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB‑Multi Pier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, MDX, ADINA, RM Bridge, sp Column, or LUSAS

• 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 Micro Station
• 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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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: $106,785 - $152,475
• Bellevue/Everett/Seattle: $134,820 - $192,600
• Gig Harbor: $123,585 - $176,550
• Olympia: $112,350 - $160,500

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

Business Class:
Bridges and Structures

Job Posting Date:
Dec 2, 2025

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.