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Senior Designer - Bridge

Kansas City, MO · Oklahoma City, OK · Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway) · Des Moines, IA · St. Louis, MO

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Seniority
Senior
Country
US
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First seen by hirly
9 Nov 2026

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What We're Looking For

HNTB's Bridge Group is seeking a Senior Designer to help develop and deliver bridge project designs. In this role, you will apply your technical experience to conceptual and detailed designs, calculations, reports, specifications, and plans, working closely with engineers and colleagues across disciplines. You will help define design approaches, complete assigned design elements, and coordinate with the engineer when plans are ready for signature. This individual contributor role works under general supervision and offers the opportunity to contribute across the design process, from early concepts through completed project documents.

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for completion of discipline engineering project elements such as reports, designs, specifications, and plans.
  • Coordinates with engineer when plans are ready to be signed.
  • Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
  • Assists the engineer in outlining objectives, requirements, and design approaches.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
  • Associate's degree in Drafting or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 10 years of related experience

What We Prefer:

  • Experience developing coordinated bridge plans and details from preliminary concepts through final design deliverables.
  • Strong command of OpenBridge Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil 3D to develop accurate bridge plans and details, coordinate models, and maintain project drafting standards.
  • Strong command of CADD production workflows, including reference files, sheet organization, annotation, and consistent drawing presentation.
  • Working knowledge of bridge components, structural detailing conventions, and applicable transportation agency drafting and detailing standards.
  • Ability to translate engineering calculations, sketches, and design direction into clear, consistent plans and details.
  • Experience coordinating bridge plans with roadway, drainage, geotechnical, and other project disciplines to identify and resolve design conflicts with the engineer.
  • Ability to recognize constructability concerns, explain their implications, and help engineers evaluate practical detailing solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize assigned design work, meet milestones, and communicate unresolved technical issues early.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO .

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

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