Bridge Design Principal

Bridge Design Principal

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.

HDR Engineering is seeking a Bridge Design Principal to join our Denver, Colorado Major Bridge team. This individual will interface with HDR's national and regional Major Bridge Program leaders throughout the company and perform complex structural analysis on steel and concrete bridges, including long-span girders, arches, cable-supported bridges, and segmental bridges. Analysis tasks may include seismic analysis, non-linear time-history analysis, staged-construction analysis, local finite-element analysis, complex bridge load rating, and soil-structure interaction. This work is expected to be both within traditional project Bid-Build delivery methods as well as the potential for Design Build and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) delivery methods. Locally, this individual will lead bridge engineering teams on bridge projects, drive process improvements and best practices for the Colorado Major Bridge team and mentor junior engineers. This individual will report to the North Central Major Bridge Leader.

In the role of Bridge Design Principal, we'll count on you to:

• Lead modeling and analysis efforts to support complex and long-span bridge designs, perform structural load calculations as required.
• Work in a team environment, as well as independently, while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in advanced engineering topics.
• Support the Major Bridge Program and other disciplines by applying structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of structural designs.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Drive process improvements and best practices.
• Participate, lead, and review bridge designs, develop design plans, perform structural load calculations and quantity takeoffs, and review shop drawings and field submittals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Civil Engineering with Structures emphasis (or similar) is preferred.
• Structural Engineer certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of typical office software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Experience in CAD platforms such as Microstation, Autocad, Inroads, and Civil 3D considered a plus.
• Experience in structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA, SOFiSTiK, Midas, ADINA, or similar.
• Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and other DOT design guidelines is required.
• Proficiency in general-purpose programming languages like Python or C is a plus.
• Ability to assess constructability and interface with contractors is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment on a wide range of projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years bridge design 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.
• 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, Bently 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

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.

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 depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Colorado: $123,585.00 - $176,550.00