Major Bridge Technical Director

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We believe transportation is more than movement, its 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. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

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HDR has a unique career opportunity for an experienced Professional to serve in a senior leadership position in the Bridges and Structures Business Class in HDR’s Transportation Business Group. The Major Bridge Technical Director opportunity is designed for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who pairs deep technical mastery with a passion for driving professional growth and building collaborative teams. The Major Bridge Technical Director will actively champion the technical leadership of our major bridges program, provide strategic guidance and hands-on direction across all technical aspects of project development and delivery, lead project staffing and training initiatives, and ensure that HDR’s industry-leading standards of practice are consistently and effectively applied across our major bridge portfolio.

• Champion leadership in planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large, complex, multi-disciplinary bridge projects.
• Provide proactive technical oversight, cross-team coordination, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Deliver technical leadership for bridge design and production efforts, actively engaging with design teams.
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for long-span projects that may include suspension, cable stay, arch, segmental, extradosed, steel and prestressed concrete bridges.
• Cultivate client relationships and actively support marketing, design, and production initiatives.
• Facilitate interactive schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at project sites alongside Project Managers, technical professionals, and other disciplines.
• Makes sures project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, conform to applicable and industry standards relative to their intended purpose, including client and HDR requirements.
• Serve as an accessible, high-level technical specialist while actively supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
• Assist in strategic marketing efforts, including proposal generation and building…