Rail Bridge Engineer

We invite you to build your transportation career  global team is looking for a success-oriented Rail Bridge Engineer who will be a key player in HDR's freight rail program.

• 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 proposals, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
• Work across team-driven environments, 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.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Hands‑on experience with Microstation, Open Rail 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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

• Interest in the freight railroad industry.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience within the 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‑Multi Pier, LPile, SAP
  2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, sp Column, and/or LUSAS.
• Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. This includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay range: $79,170 - $130,065, based on skills, experience, education and geographical location.