Major Bridge Technical Director

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. HDR has a unique career opportunity for an experienced Professional to serve in a senior leadership position in the Bridges and Structures Business Class in HDR's Transportation Business Group. The Major Bridge Technical Director opportunity is designed for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who pairs deep technical mastery with a passion for driving professional growth and building collaborative teams. The Major Bridge Technical Director will actively champion the technical leadership of our major bridges program, provide strategic guidance and hands-on direction across all technical aspects of project development and delivery, lead project staffing and training initiatives, and ensure that HDR's industry-leading standards of practice are consistently and effectively applied across our major bridge portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications: BS/MS in Structural Engineering. P.E. or P.Eng (and SE highly preferred) license with the ability to quickly obtain reciprocity in other jurisdictions via NCEES.20+ years of bridge project and client management experience, with a proven track record in significant long-span project delivery. Must have successfully served as either the EOR or the lead of a design team responsible for delivering the final design of at least one cable-stayed bridge with a main span of approximately 900 feet or greater, where such bridge is either under construction, or has completed construction within the last 10 years. Experience in delivering complex alternative delivery (Design Build, Progressive Design Build, P3) projects.· Must thrive when viewed as an accessible technical expert, showing a strong background of collaborative technical leadership on major bridge projects.· Dynamic, people-focused leader with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members in various locations.· Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.· Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.· Proven ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication both written and verbal skills.· Familiarity with or ability to guide teams utilizing industry-standard bridge software platforms (such as Larsa, LUSAS, SAP 2000, or Midas Civil).· An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. Demonstrated experience in the design of complex long-span light rail or heavy rail structures. Demonstrated experience in the design of complex long-span structures in regions of high seismicity. Constructability & Erection Methods: Deep familiarity with balanced cantilever construction, heavy lifting operations, geometry control systems, and cable stressing procedures. On-Site Construction Support: A proven track record of serving as a field engineer or providing direct on-site design support during the foundation, pylon erection, or deck segment lifting phases

Qualifications: 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, Micro Station, 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 BelieveHDR 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. Job Field: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time