Bridge EIT/Coordinator

HDR - Saint Louis Park, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis Park, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Bridge EIT/Coordinator position at HDR involves supporting bridge projects in the Minnesota and Wisconsin markets, with opportunities to work on various bridge designs across the country. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bridge designs following MnDOT and/or WisDOT processes.
• Work on projects including bridge, box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Participate in bridge inspections and perform structural load rating calculations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred; candidates without EIT will be placed in a Design Coordinator role with expectations to obtain EIT for career progression.
• Experience in bridge/structural design.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Familiarity with Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3D.
• Experience with MathCAD and AutoCAD.
• Experience with LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design.

Benefits

• Employee ownership culture
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Employee Network Groups for various communities
• Health and safety commitment
• Drug and alcohol testing policy