Bridge & Structures Technology Leader

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'

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 an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced Professional to serve in a senior leadership position in the Bridges and Structures Business Class (BSBC) in HDR's Transportation Business Group. The Bridge and Structures Technology Leader is responsible for driving the strategic vision, governance, and implementation of technology, hardware, software, and computational workflows specific to bridge and structural engineering delivery.

This position collaborates closely with the Bridge and Structures Director and works in close partnership with the Transportation Technology Director to ensure bridge and structures technology priorities remain aligned with the Transportation Business Group (TBG) Technology Vision and broader HDR technology strategy.

The role serves as the bridge between bridge engineering practice, TBG technology strategy, and corporate technology capabilities. This includes coordination with corporate technology groups such as the Applied Technology Office (ATO), Global Technology Group (GTG), ERP, Digital Design & Delivery (Autodesk, Bentley, Esri), Data Architecture, Enterprise Data Services, Technology Investment Review Committee (TIRC) processes, and Software Development.

The position also coordinates closely with TBG technology service teams to deliver project-level value through standardized, high-impact delivery approaches. These teams include Visualization and Interactive Design, Geospatial, Digital Delivery, Project Controls, Data and AI, Digital Advisory, Enterprise Digital Delivery, and Geomatics and Remote Sensing.

The role works in close coordination with the Bridges and Structures AI Practice Lead to align bridge-focused AI efforts with governance, validation, and adoption frameworks.

Success in this role includes building a strong technology culture within Bridges and Structures by creating clarity on how teams engage with tools and workflows, supporting change management and adoption, and strengthening technology-focused career pathways that develop and retain digital and computational talent.

The primary focus will be on the following:

* Establish and execute a Bridge and Structures technology vision, roadmap, and standards aligned to the TBG Technology Vision

* Oversee bridge-specific software governance and validation programs across the bridge design software stack

* Advance model-centric, parametric, computational, and digital delivery workflows for Bridges and Structures projects

* Integrate analysis, design, BIM, Architecture, data, and visualization tools into cohesive delivery pipelines

* Grow and champion a technology-first culture across the business class through communication, training, and structured adoption support

* Support development of bridge technology-focused career paths (e.g., digital delivery, computational design, automation, data/AI enablement), including role definitions and progression models for technology-enabled bridge delivery roles

* Enable training, talent development, and defined career paths for technology-enabled bridge engineers in offices worldwide

* Facilitate technology related knowledge sharing between offices in different regions and countries

* Coordinate bridge technology priorities across TBG technology service teams and corporate technology groups

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, we'll count on you to:

* Develop and maintain the Bridge and Structures technology roadmap in alignment with the TBG Technology Vision and execution plan, including measurable initiatives that elevate project delivery through technology. This roadmap will include improvements to the existing workflows used throughout the Business Class through the use of technology and oversee software validation, version control, and governance for bridge and structural engineering tools, including analysis, design, and computational platforms.

* Partner with the Transportation Technology Director and corporate technology groups to integrate bridge needs into enterprise initiatives, including data, platforms, governance, and software lifecycle efforts.

* Coordinate with TBG technology service teams (Visualization and Interactive Design, Geospatial, Digital Delivery, Project Controls, Data and AI, Digital Advisory, Enterprise Digital Delivery, Asset Management and Performance, and Geomatics and Remote Sensing) to deliver integrated, project-ready solutions.

* Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) for technology-focused areas supporting bridge engineering delivery (e.g., computational design, digital design and delivery, parametric modeling, automation, data capture, and model-centric workflows), ensuring tools and workflows are production-ready and appropriately validated.

* Collaborate with the Bridges and Structures AI Practice Lead to identify and scale bridge-focused AI use cases with appropriate controls, validation, and change management.

* Grow and champion a Bridges and Structures technology culture by establishing clear engagement paths, sharing success stories, and supporting consistent adoption of validated workflows across regions.

* Support development of technology-focused career paths within the business class, including role definitions, skills and competency expectations, and progression models for emerging digital, computational, and technology leadership roles.

* Coordinate with business class leadership and HR partners to strengthen talent development mechanisms, including mentoring, upskilling opportunities, and alignment to broader digital delivery career path initiatives.

* Identify programmatic hardware, cloud, and software needs supporting bridge engineering workflows, and work with GTG and corporate partners to implement solutions.

* Establish standardized best practices and delivery playbooks connecting analysis, calculation, BIM, data, and visualization tools across the bridge project lifecycle.

* Support and guide technology-related training initiatives and practice groups within Bridges and Structures.

* Translate bridge engineering needs into actionable technology initiatives and clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, supporting consistent adoption across regions.

Additional Responsibilities

This position has a utilization goal of approximately 50%. The successful candidate is expected to remain actively engaged in project delivery, demonstrating hands-on application of technology-enabled bridge engineering workflows while advancing business class initiatives.

Demonstrated experience includes:

* Participation on complex bridge and structures projects utilizing advanced analysis, modeling, data, or computational tools

* Leading or supporting implementation of new software, workflows, automation, or AI-enabled processes on active projects

* Maintaining a successful history of significant project-based utilization while supporting business class technology programs

* Experience coordinating across business classes and business groups technology capabilities, including Structural Engineering teams within BES, Water, and Resources, and partnering with Geotechnical Business Class leadership on structure-geotechnical interface needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Demonstrated experience in bridge analysis, design, and delivery workflows, including use of industry-standard bridge software

* Proven ability to develop, validate, and implement technology-enabled engineering workflows within a consulting engineering environment

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives

* Masters's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field

* Experience with computational design, parametric modeling, or low-code engineering platforms applied to bridge and structural engineering

* Familiarity with bridge analysis and design software ecosystems such as MathCAD, LARSA, CSiBridge, SAP2000, sPColumn, LEAP Bridge, MIDAS, AASHTOWare, LUSAS, or similar tools

* Experience integrating analysis, BIM, and data workflows across platforms such as OpenBridge, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, or similar environments

* Demonstrated leadership in technology governance, validation processes, or practice-wide software programs

* Familiarity with AI concepts and practical industry applications within transportation and bridge delivery, including automation, computer vision, and decision support analytics

* Experience partnering with AI, data, and software teams to move prototypes into validated, production-ready workflows with appropriate governance and risk controls

* Experience mentoring engineers and helping define technology-focused career paths within bridge engineering

* Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or Visual Basic for Applications