Bridge Engineer

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities.

Are you passionate about highway bridges and their structure and design? HDR is looking for a Bridge Engineer to join our nationally ranked team in Ann Arbor or East Lansing, MI. This role involves applying structural design, analysis, and detailing techniques to support the design and development of bid plans for bridges and other structures.

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Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to design and develop bid plans for bridges and related structures (e.g., highway bridges such as steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, retaining walls, box culverts, and associated structures).
• Perform standard bridge engineering / design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software (Microstation, MathCAD, LARSA, and other design / analysis programs).
• Conduct bridge inspection and perform structural load rating calculations; assist with geometric layout and bridge type studies.
• Provide some CADD plan production as needed and may be assigned to larger bridge projects nationally, including mega alternate delivery projects.
• Develop and review structural calculations, estimates, and specifications; may supervise junior staff and EITs.
• Contribute to project teams and collaborate with colleagues on highway and railway bridge / interchange design.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. 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 strengthens our connection to clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their 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.

Location and Job Details

Primary Location United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor; Other Locations United States-Michigan-Lansing; Industry : Bridges; Schedule : Full-time; Employee Status : Regular; Business Class : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting : Oct 6, 2025

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