About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR Engineering is looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer/Inspector to join our National Infrastructure Inspection Team. The Senior Bridge Engineer/Inspector will be expected to perform local and national bridge, tunnel, and structural inspections and requires familiarity with a broad spectrum of bridge inspection equipment, methods, and processes. The candidate will conduct National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) inspections, write field inspection reports, and perform basic mathematical calculations. Field inspections will be performed from ground level, hydraulic equipment, ladder access, or using rope access techniques. As an inspection team leader, the candidate will provide supervision of the inspection team and provide support to the Project Managers in planning inspection activities. Occasional office engineering (design, CADD, analysis, etc) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge inspection teams, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations.
• Manage projects and support marketing efforts for proposals.
• Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge design, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, stream restoration, planning, traffic control) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel for multiple night stays during the week.
• Willingness to travel within the Unites States to inspection sites.
• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various multi-disciplinary teams
• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, confined spaces, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Minimum of 9 years' bridge/structural inspection and design experience required.
• NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training required.
• NHI 130053 Bridge Inspector Refresher Training required.
• NHI 130078 Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training required.
• NHI 130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection Training preferred.
• Current Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification as a Level II or III with a minimum of 500 hours as a rope access team member preferred.
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification as a Level II or III preferred.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
• Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) Operator Certification for scissor lifts, manlifts, and under bridge inspection vehicles (UBIV) required.
• UAS Pilot (FAA Part 107 certification) with structural inspection experience preferred.
• Experience in asset management data software (AASHTOWare BrM, AssetWise, inspectX, etc.) required.
• Experience in load rating software (AASHTOWare BrR, BRASS, CANDE, etc.) required.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Colorado will be $112,189.00 - $160,270.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
• Washington will be $96,891.00- $167,555.00annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
• New York will be $101,900.00- $182,125.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.