Primary Responsibilities
As an employee-owner in this mid-level Rail Bridge Engineer role, we’ll count on you to:
Serve in a technical role on rail bridges and structures engineering/design projects to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.
Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, reviewing construction submittals.
Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.
Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase activities.
Support Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.
Review or check design calculations, estimates and specifications produced by other staff.
Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project.
Mentor less-experienced staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in the freight railroad industry.
Master of Science in Structural Engineering.
2+ years of experience within railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P. Eng. in additional jurisdictions through the NCEES or similar.
Experience with railroad, industrial or transit clients.
Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus.
Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, spColumn, and/or LUSAS
Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections. An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
MS Office software experience
Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
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.
