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Moveable Bridge Mechanical EIT

HDR, Inc.
United States, Louisiana, Metairie
One Galleria Blvd (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2026

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'

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 Movable Bridge Mechanical EIT, we'll count on you to:

- Develop and prepare 2D CAD drawings for movable bridge machinery systems, including detailed assemblies and individual components for fabrication.

- Read and interpret existing as-built drawings including hand-sketched drawings over a century old.

- Perform engineering calculations to support machinery design in accordance with AREMA, AASHTO, and client-specific requirements.

- Conduct field visits to movable bridges for inspections, assessments, project scoping, and design support.

- Meet with a variety of clients.

- Work independently on smaller projects or support senior engineers on larger, more complex assignments.

- Provide technical direction to drafting, clerical, and technical staff as needed.

- Assist with preparation of reports, design documentation, and project deliverables.

- Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering
  • Experience in bridge/structural design
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
  • MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
  • Knowledge of and some 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 Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
  • Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
  • Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
  • 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.

Primary Location : United States-Louisiana-Metairie
Other Locations : United States-Louisiana
Industry : Bridges
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures
Job Posting : Mar 17, 2026
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