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?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of EIT Rail, we'll count on you to
Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering/design projects to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.
Perform railroad or civil engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software geometric layouts, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and 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.
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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.
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.
Desire to mentor younger staff.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
MS Office Applications experience
Strong interest in railroad design
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.
