HDR

Rail Bridge Engineer

HDR$75K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Professional Engineering license
  • Experience in bridge design
  • Familiarity with engineering software (e.g., LEAP, AASHTOWare)
  • Experience managing junior staff
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager
  • Communicate with clients to create timely solutions
  • Oversee EITs and Junior Project Engineers
  • Guide projects from feasibility to final design
  • Collaborate as a team to develop innovative solutions
  • Conduct field inspections for design validation
  • Perform additional related duties as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity for site visit travel
  • Engage in diverse structural projects
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Employee-owned culture
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
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, crashwalls 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. #LI-JG9 Qualifications 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-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge. • Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d. • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, 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

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.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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