Rail Bridge Engineer

Rail Bridge Engineer

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.

In the role of Freight Rail Bridge Engineer, you will work on projects that involve the design and detail of fixed and movable span bridges, culverts, crash walls and any other railroad related structures. You will be tasked with the design and detail of steel, wood, concrete and prestressed concrete members subjected to Coopers live load. You will work on projects as a third party reviewer of other designs/plans.

You will be required to travel for site visits with the client and perform field inspections. This role requires a strong detailing mind with the ability to provide the owner with constructible and cost-effective solutions. We'll count on you to:

• Serve in a technical role, under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Work and communicate with the client to develop timely solutions.
• Oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers.
• Take responsibility for project involvement, ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase.
• Work as an effective team member to develop solutions for.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in bridge design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-Multi Pier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP
  2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, sp Column, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley Open Bridge Designer and Open Bridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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 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.