Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required
Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
Strong skills in MS Office software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Project management experience
Commitment to employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Serve in a technical role on rail bridge engineering/design projects
Perform engineering/design calculations and develop design details
Support Project Managers in proposal and project scope development
Collaborate across teams and with various clients
Engage in project activities from feasibility to construction
Participate in client visits, site assessments, and inspections
Review design calculations and specifications from other staff
Assist in multi-disciplinary project delivery and environmental clearance
Benefits
Employee ownership culture
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Diverse project involvement across various sectors
Collaborative team environment
Potential for travel to client sites and inspections
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
As an employee-owner in this mid-level Rail Bridge Engineer role, we'll count on you to:
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 proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
Work across team-driven environments, across 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in the freight railroad industry.
Master of Science in Structural Engineering.
2+ years of experience within 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-MultiPier, LPile, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, spColumn, and/or LUSAS
Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections. An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must have a valid Driver's License.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail 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
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
