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

In the role of North Dakota Bridge Lead, we'll count on you to:

* Drive business development efforts within North Dakota, including involvement in marketing planning, proposals and interviews

* Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients

* Prepare/Review scope of work and budgets/estimates for proposals. Monitor changes in codes, regulations and client standards.

* Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities

* See that Bridge work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system

* Be responsible for preparing/reviewing the project budgets for the Bridge design section and tracking budget status.

* Monitor scope of work and scope changes.

* Facilitate and encourage coordination with other discipline groups.

* Implement any changes in the Bridge design standards, procedures, and deliverables.

* Perform quality control reviews of Bridge design projects.

* Supervise junior engineers and/or EITs

* Manage the technical and operational activities of the Bridge design section and serve as a task/discipline lead on key projects.

* Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects

* Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, interchange design and structural rehabilitation design for highway and railway projects

* Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering

* 10+ years bridge design experience in new design and rehabilitation

* PE in North Dakota or ability to obtain within six months of hire

* Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, GEOPAK, AutoCAD and MicroStation

* Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software

* Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams

* Project management skills desirable

* 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

* Excellent marketing and business development skills.

* Experience managing staff, clients and contracts

* Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff

* Strong organizational, listening and mentoring skills.

* Ability to handle multiple assignments.

* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Structural Engineering

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* Ability to become license as a PE in other US states' jurisdictions, through the NCEES or similar is preferred.

* Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge

* Preference given to local candidates

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.