Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges & Transport Structures

About Us

At HDR, our employee-owners are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. We believe that every role contributes to a bigger purpose: creating positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and the world around us.

Shape the Future of Transport Infrastructure

Join HDR's Transport Structures team and play a key role in delivering bridge and transport infrastructure projects through HDR's global network. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and engage with multidisciplinary project teams across HDR's broader network.

We're seeking a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer with experience in bridges and transport structures to join our Brisbane team. Depending on your experience, you'll have the opportunity to develop or further strengthen your technical expertise, take ownership of structural design activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

Based in Brisbane, you'll support the design and delivery of bridges and transport structures for major infrastructure projects. 

You'll be involved across the project lifecycle, from analysis and design through to inspections, reporting and construction support. Depending on your level of experience, you'll contribute to or take ownership of technical design packages, collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, and support the development of practical and innovative structural solutions.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable working with a high degree of independence, while also playing an active role in developing the capability of our growing cohort of graduate and less experienced engineers. You'll have the opportunity to share your technical knowledge, provide guidance and mentoring, and help build capability within the team.

The role provides scope to continue developing your technical capability while taking on increasing responsibility for design delivery, coordination and project outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Undertake engineering analysis and design for bridges and transport structures.
• Develop structural designs, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Contribute to the design of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel structures.
• Take responsibility for technical tasks and design packages commensurate with your experience.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports in line with your level of experience.
• Participate in bridge inspections, condition assessments and occasional site visits.
• Mentor, train and provide technical guidance to graduate and less experienced engineers, supporting their continued development.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of HDR's Bridges and Structures team.
• Contribute to safety, quality and innovation initiatives, including HDR's "Drive to Zero" commitment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with HDR's values.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5-10 years' experience in structural engineering, with a focus on bridges and transport structures.
• RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe. 
• Experience delivering bridge projects for TMR would be highly regarded.
• Experience working on transport infrastructure projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of structural analysis and design software such as Midas Civil, SpaceGass, Strand7, SBD, and Excel.
• Interest in digital engineering and parametric modelling approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of technical deliverables and exercise sound engineering judgement. 
• A willingness and ability to mentor, train and support graduate and less experienced engineers. 
• A genuine commitment to contributing to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Why HDR?

At HDR, you'll be part of a global employee-owned organisation where your ideas, expertise, and career development matter. You'll have access to technically challenging projects, industry-leading professionals, and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you're looking to develop or further your career in bridges and transport structures while helping deliver infrastructure that positively impacts communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us make great things possible. #LI-CG3