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?
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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.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help 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, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Prepare Bridge designs following Caltrans PS&E process.
- 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, 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 junior staff
- Building relationships with and deliver work for local clients
- Assist Bridges and Structures Area Lead with the management of bridge engineers.
- Perform other duties as needed
#LI-JF1 Keywords: Senior Bridge Engineer, California SE, Caltrans bridge, California High Speed Rail, SAP2000, CSi, Larsa, CTBRidge, CTAbut, Vbridge, AutoCAD and MicroStation Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structures emphasis
- California SE
- Caltrans bridge design experience
- California High Speed Rail Experience
- Experience working with Caltrans Districts 7, 8, 11, or 12
- Experience preparing Caltrans PS&E
- Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software (SAP2000, CSi, Larsa, CTBRidge, CTAbut, Vbridge, etc..)
- Experience preparing project scope, fee, and schedule
- Experience in project pursuits
- Experience managing junior staff
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, GEOPAK, AutoCAD and MicroStation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
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Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. - Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
- Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
- Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
- Project management skills desirable
- Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
- Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
- 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 $127,000 - $214,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location
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United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations
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United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-Riverside, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Sacramento
Industry
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Bridges
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Bridges and Structures
Job Posting
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Feb 25, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Feb 25, 2026