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The primary duties of the Rail Construction EIT/Coordinator will be to assist the construction manager and inspection teams on track and civil, structural, facility, and other construction types for a variety of mainline, industrial, public agency, yard and terminal projects with Class I railroads, transit agencies, shortline railroads, and industrial clients. Civil and track construction assignments may include siding and mainline construction, special trackwork, utilities, drainage features, PTC and signal and communications construction. Structural construction may include railroad underpasses and retaining wall construction and public agency overpass/underpass inspection/coordination. The Rail Construction EIT will assist the construction manager with all facets of project execution including receiving and tracking RFIs, submittals and other data. The position requires reading, clearly understanding, and interpreting construction drawings and documents
In the role of Rail Construction EIT/Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications for construction projects
Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases and scheduling software
Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Ability to obtain PE preferred.
BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in railroad engineering preferred.
Interest in railroads preferred.
Preference given to local candidates with internship experience.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
Knowledge of MS Office, Primavera, Scheduling Software, spreadsheets and databases
Interest and/or experience in the construction field
Excellent oral and written communication 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.
