Bridge Designer/Inspector

Bridge Designer/Inspector

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.

In the role of Bridge Designer/Inspector, we'll count on you to:

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load rating calculations.
• Perform inspections from ground level, ladder access, or hydraulic lift equipment.
• 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.
• Perform structural calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training.
• PennDOT Bridge Safety Inspector Certification.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• MS Office, MathCAD, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in structural design, load rating, and/or inspection.
• Familiar with BMS2 and BMS3 as well as PennDOT Inspection Publications 100A and 238.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, and hydraulic structures, including positioning and climbing extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, air travel, occasionally working at night, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Candidate should be comfortable with exposure to various field conditions and elements that may be encountered, such as but not limited to, hot and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, confined spaces, plant, animals, and insects.
• Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Bently OpenBridge 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

What We Believe 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.

Our Commitment 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.

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Other Locations: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Jun 19, 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.