Freight Rail EIT​/Coordinator

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We’re seeking a highly motivated Freight Rail Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT)/Coordinator with a desire to grow in the field of civil engineering and heavy civil construction for the freight railroad/transportation industry. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have an interest in civil engineering design, construction engineering/inspection—including structural concrete, steel, bituminous asphalt, civil grading, track, and bridges—and meet the required professional skills and abilities listed.

The candidate will work primarily in an office setting on track design and drafting, and may periodically work in a field setting to verify that construction operations and activities on freight railroad/transportation projects comply with plans and specifications. Projects and travel are anticipated in the Southwest Region (CA, AZ, NV) with full‑time on‑site presence throughout construction schedules that typically range from 3 months to 18 months.

• Coordinate with clients/owners, project teams, other consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans.
• Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls.
• Complete track design engineering and inroads modeling alongside construction cost estimating.
• Work closely with the project’s associated design task leads.
• Serve as a cross‑disciplinary resource to best serve the needs of HDR.
• Assist with other duties assigned by Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.
• Perform field engineering/inspections and serve as the on‑site construction observer for assigned projects.
• Provide routine administrative, technical, and safety representation at the job site.
• Complete documentation including daily reports, project photographs, and related materials.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, materials testers, and others involved in the construction project.
• Assist with material submittals, field requests‑for‑information, and monthly construction pay application/quantity reviews, along with related general construction management resolutions.
• Assist with design support during construction.
• Perform work independently on small projects and/or assist senior engineers on large‑scale projects.
• Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within the prescribed budget.

Perform other duties as needed.

Drug testing and drug and alcohol testing will be required pursuant to HDR’s Drug Testing and Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or rail engineering related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, the public, and team members.
• Able to work effectively in minimally supervised or unsupervised environments.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle day or night.
• Hands‑on experience with Bentley Open Rail and Open Roads drafting and design.
• Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD Civil3D drafting and design.
• Experience in construction administration and construction technology.

• Hands‑on experience with Micro Station, InRoads, and GEOPAK‑route design.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Work hours may include weekends and/or night shifts.

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