Rail Bridge CAD Manager

Job Summary

HDR seeks a detail-oriented CAD/BIM designer for rail projects to perform engineering tasks including design, modeling, calculations, and project delivery. The role will lead CAD staff and collaborate with engineers and project managers.

• Lead and mentor existing Rail Bridge CAD staff.
• Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.
• Maintain client specific CAD standards and work spaces.
• Develop basic construction quantities from designs.
• Create 3D models of freight railroad track/civil projects and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks to support the development of railroad projects.
• Typical projects will be for railway, transit, and highway projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology / CAD.
• Experience in rail bridge and/or rail civil design drafting or related projects.
• Experience with Open Rail Designer, Open Road Designer, and/or Open Bridge Designer.
• Experience working with BIM and 3D CAD software platforms.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including the ability to use Excel to calculate quantities for cost estimating purposes.
• Experience and/or interest in the railroad industry.

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that 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. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock ownership plan.

The expected compensation range for this position is $89,040 – $127,200. Primary location:
Cincinnati, OH. Other locations:
Philadelphia, PA;
Cleveland, OH;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Mechanicsburg, PA;
Plymouth Meeting, PA;
Charleston, WV;
Columbus, OH;
Bethlehem, PA.

Freight Rail

Full‑time

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Posted:
May 19, 2026