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Senior Bridge Engineer

Fulton, MD · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Watch Our Story:' We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected ... Manage and review load rating computations for structures owned by state and local agencies

HDR

Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead

New York, NY · On-site

Watch Our Story:' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability ... Occasional office engineering (design, load rating, analysis, etc.) may be required. In the role of ...

HDR

Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead

New York, NY · On-site

Watch Our Story:' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability ... Occasional office engineering (design, load rating, analysis, etc.) may be required. In the role of ...

HDR

Senior Bridge Engineer

Tampa, FL

$98K - $135K/yr

Watch Our Story:' We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected ... Oversee and participate in structural condition assessments, load ratings, inspections, and ...

HDR

Senior Bridge Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Watch Our Story:' We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected ... Oversee and participate in structural condition assessments, load ratings, inspections, and ...

HDR

Senior Bridge Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Watch Our Story:' We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected ... Oversee and participate in structural condition assessments, load ratings, inspections, and ...

HDR

Senior Bridge Rail Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$96K - $133K/yr

Watch Our Story:' #LI-JG9 Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ... Proficiency in railroad structural analysis programs, bridge design software, load rating and ...

HDR

Senior Bridge Rail Engineer

Jacksonville, FL

$96K - $133K/yr

Watch Our Story:' #LI-JG9 Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ... Proficiency in railroad structural analysis programs, bridge design software, load rating and ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for bridge watch rating in the United States is $24.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Bridge Watch Rating job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,424 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Senior Bridge Engineer

HDR

Fulton, MD • On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 446 rated engineering

Job description

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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Senior Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:
  • Serve in a lead technical role on bridge design projects
  • Serve as a technical specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects, and supervise more junior engineers in the performance of engineering tasks
  • Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects, develop design options or recommendations with support calculations
  • Develop and coordinate plans, specifications and estimates for bridge and other transportation structure projects
  • Perform quality control reviews of work products developed by junior engineers
  • Assist in planning and management of all aspects of bridge inspection, design and rehabilitation projects
  • Lead and serve as Team Leader on bridge, tunnels and ancillary structure inspections for state and local agencies
  • Manage and review load rating computations for structures owned by state and local agencies
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in design, inspection and/or load ratings of bridges, tunnels, culverts and ancillary highway structures.
  • Working knowledge of bridge and tunnel standards of transportation agencies in Maryland (such as MDOT SHA, MDTA, MTA and counties) and Virginia (such as VDOT).
  • Extensive project experience with Maryland and Virginia transportation agencies.
  • NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Refresher certification
  • NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges OR Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM certification
  • FHWA/NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection certification
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR)
  • Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
  • Able to traverse a construction job site
  • Able to wear required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
  • Preference given to candidates currently residing in the greater Baltimore area

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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, Bentley 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

What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
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.

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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.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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