HDR · 14 hours ago
Bridge Design Principal
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $177K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values its employee-owners and fosters a culture of inclusion. The Bridge Design Principal will lead bridge engineering teams, perform complex structural analysis on various bridge types, and mentor junior engineers while driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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