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 is looking for a Freight Rail Bridge Engineer / Bridge Inspector to join our Transportation Business Group in Anchorage, AK. The primary duties will be to lead the development of railroad bridge and other structural design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of projects with Class I railroads, shortlines, industrial and transit clients and to manage small projects. Structural engineering assignments may include performing bridge engineering/design calculations, developing structural details, using specialized software (AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA or various concrete and steel design or analysis programs), inspecting bridges and performing load rating calculations as well as assisting with geometric layout, writing specifications and developing cost estimates. Some CAD plan production may also be required.

The Bridge Engineer/ Inspector will be expected to assist with performing local and national bridge 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. This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, railroad 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. Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.

Project management responsibilities may include managing project scope, budget and schedule as well as development of design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls. This individual must be able to direct and mentor junior staff. This position may require periodic client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection, as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; MS with an emphasis on Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
• PE required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 4 years of bridge/structural design and/or inspection experience required with an emphasis on design of railroad bridges.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MathCAD, AutoCAD.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software (Bentley LEAP Bridge Enterprise, CSI Bridge, LARSA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Must be willing to split time between office based engineering tasks and field based inspection tasks.
• 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.
• Current Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification as a Level I or higher (or similar qualification).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training.
• NHI-approved Bridge Inspector Refresher Training course.
• NHI Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training.
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification as a Level II or III.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Certification as a Supervisor, Attendant and Entrant.
• Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) Operator Certification for scissor lifts, manlifts, under bridge inspection vehicles (UBIV) and vehicle-mounted bucket trucks and bucket van.
• UAS Pilot (FFA Part 107 certification) with structural inspection experience.
• Local candidates are preferred.

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.