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?
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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.
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.
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In the role of Senior Bridge Project Manager, we'll count on you to:
Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects -
Foster and develop client relationships for yourself and your staff -
Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project's development -
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings -
Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule -
Collaborate with peers and team members to create a cohesive practice -
Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects to ensure completion of documents on schedule -
Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable-stayed), box culvert, and -
interchange design for highway and railway projects -
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development -
Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs -
Mentor younger staff and support continued development
Preferred Qualifications
- Structural Engineer in the State of Washington (or able to achieve reciprocity within 6 months)
- 20+ years of bridge design experience
- Familiarity with scheduling software such as MS Project
- Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: PGSuper, SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas Civil, MDX, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, or LUSAS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 10 years related experience
- A minimum 5 years project management experience
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Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. - MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
- Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
- 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.
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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Spokane: $118,00 - $169,000 {Bellevue/Everett/Seattle: $149,000 - 214,000} {Gig Harbor: $110,000 - $196,000} {Olympia: $125,000-$178,500}
Primary Location
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United States-Washington-Bellevue
Other Locations
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United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor
Industry
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Bridges
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Bridges and Structures
Job Posting
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Jan 16, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Jan 17, 2026