Senior Bridge Engineering Project Manager

Senior Bridge Engineering Project Manager

Join HDR as Senior Bridge Engineering Project Manager.

At HDR, we foster inclusion and value each employee‑owner's authentic contributions. HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary 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 team throughout entire project's development.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to 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 to ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress 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 structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• 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 using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Experience working with junior staff.
• Proficiency with seismic design and detailing of highway bridges.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, listening and mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

United States-California-Irvine

United States-California-Long Beach

Bridges

Full‑time

Regular

Bridges and Structures

Dec 12, 2025

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.

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) foster a supportive environment by engaging and contributing. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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 is $150,000 - $213,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)