Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

Taleo Social Sourcing • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Rail Bridge EIT/Designer to contribute to its freight rail program. The role applies structural engineering techniques to the design of bridges, structures, retaining walls, and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients. The employee will work under the guidance and direct supervision of a Professional Engineer, assist with technical design tasks and project deliverables, and participate in rail bridge and structure assessments.

The position offers the opportunity to develop rail engineering experience through collaboration with project engineers and managers, clients, and other rail industry professionals. HDR describes an employee-owned, collaborative work environment that supports learning, professional growth, and participation in projects across its Transportation program. The employee is expected to work toward obtaining a professional engineering license.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; the preferred qualification specifies a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• EIT certification or the ability to obtain EIT certification. Candidates hired without EIT certification will use the title Rail Bridge Designer until certification is obtained.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu.
• Knowledge of engineering software packages, such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk InfraWorks and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of and hands-on experience using computers for structural layout and design.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design.
• Internship or professional experience in transportation-related civil design, such as roadway, railroads, transit, or other linear corridor design.
• Interest in the freight railroad industry.
• Local candidacy and ability to periodically travel for field assignments and/or project walkthroughs.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques and procedures to the design of bridges, structures, retaining walls, and supporting facilities for freight railroad clients.
• Under the guidance and direct supervision of a Professional Engineer, assist with checking drawings and calculations, developing material lists, calculating quantities, and reviewing construction submittals using structural design software.
• Participate in and assist with rail bridge and structure assessments.
• Assist with developing project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports.
• Learn about the railroad industry and interact with clients and other rail industry professionals as needed.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to gain the engineering experience needed to obtain a professional engineering license.
• Periodically travel to work on field assignments and/or attend project walkthroughs, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level