Senior Bridge Engineering Project Manager

Introduction

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

HDR’s Transportation Business Group helps 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, and quality of life.

As Senior Project Manager – Engineering you will lead multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle, from development and initiation to close‑out, and coordinate small to medium single‑discipline engineering projects as well as large routine projects.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects.
• Foster and develop client relationships for yourself and your staff.
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning throughout the project's development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort to ensure completion within schedule.
• Collaborate with peers and team members to create a cohesive practice.
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, segmental and cable-stayed), box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized software, and perform structural load calculations and geometric layout.
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Mentor staff and support continued development.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree.
• PMP certification.
• SE preferred.
• 15 years of bridge design experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design.
• Experience with structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Experience working with junior staff.
• Proficiency with seismic design and detailing of highway bridges.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational, listening and mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) license).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Primary

Location:

United States – California – Irvine

Other

Location:

United States – California – Long Beach

Industry: Bridges

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Bridges and Structures

Job Posting Date:
Dec 12, 2025

Expected compensation range: $150,000 – $213,000 (depends on skills, experience, education and geographic location).