Rail Bridge Engineer

Rail Bridge Engineer – Mid‑Level, Freight Rail Program

• Serve in a technical role on rail bridge and structures engineering/design projects supporting HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other sectors as needed.
• Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software; write specifications, develop cost estimates, and review construction submittals.
• Support Project Managers or Task Leads in developing proposals, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
• Collaborate across team‑driven environments and regions with a variety of clients including rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.
• Participate in project activities from feasibility analysis to final design and through construction phases.
• Assist Project Managers with 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.
• Contribute to multi‑disciplinary projects, including planning and environmental clearance processes.
• Mentor less‑experienced staff.

• 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.
• Commitment to active participation in employee‑owned culture.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (PE or P.Eng).
• Hands‑on experience with Micro Station, Open Rail Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
• Capability to work 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 the employee‑owned culture.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time away and parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation ranging from $79,170 to $130,065, based on skills, experience, education, and location.

Primary

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Schedule:

Full‑time, Regular Employee Status.

Employment is on a full‑time, regular basis. Temporary and part‑time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.