Senior Bridge Engineer

Responsibilities Prepare bridge designs following FDOT PD&E process. Work on projects that typically include bridges (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, and moveable), box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects. Obtain Florida Bridge Inspector team leader. Perform bridge inspections as FDOT bridge inspection leader, working with Florida staff to establish a bridge inspection team to aid the national bridge inspection division. Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations; 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. Build 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. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structures emphasis. Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months. Florida DOT design experience. Experience working with FDOT and other DOTs. 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 structural analysis programs and bridge design software. Experience preparing project scope, fee, and schedule. Experience in project pursuits. Experience managing junior staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD and MicroStation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design. Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)). Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software. Experience in design calculations and layouts. Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood. Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis. Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm. Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture. Location: United States‑Florida‑West Palm Beach Other Locations: United States‑Florida‑Fort Lauderdale Industry: Bridges Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Bridges and Structures Job Posting Date: May 21, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.