Bridge EIT​/Designer

Overview

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

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.

HDR is seeking a Bridge EIT/Designer to join our Transportation Business Group in North Carolina. This position may be based out of our Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC office.

• Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations, and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Develop structural details using basic structural design and analysis software
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT certification will have the title of Bridge Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT certification for career progression.
• Experience in bridge/structural design
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Knowledge of Bentley Open Bridge Designer
• Knowledge of and some familiarity with engineering software packages such as: MDX and SAP
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• Preference given to local candidates

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-Multi Pier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, sp Column, STLBridge
  
  LRFD, or STLBridge
• Bentley Open Bridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3D
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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) 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.

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Bridges

Full-time

Regular

Business Class :
Bridges and Structures

Sep 10, 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.

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