Rail Bridge Engineer

HDR • Mechanicsburg, PA

3d

About The Position

HDR is seeking a mid-level Rail Bridge Engineer to support its freight rail program. The role contributes to rail bridge and structures engineering and design projects for the Freight Rail Market Sector and other markets as needed. Work may span feasibility analysis, final design, and construction-phase activities, including collaboration across regions and disciplines with clients in rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, and transit sectors. The engineer will support project managers and task leads with proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project delivery; participate in client and stakeholder visits, field assessments, site visits, and construction inspections; and mentor less-experienced staff. The role is part of HDR’s employee-owned, collaborative, and inclusive culture, with opportunities to work across its transportation program and on projects with clients around the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as PE or P.Eng.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with MS Office software.
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Commitment to actively participate in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in the freight railroad industry.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
• Ability to obtain professional engineering licensure in additional jurisdictions through NCEES or a similar organization.
• Experience with railroad, industrial, or transit clients.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience.
• Familiarity with engineering software 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role on rail bridge and structures engineering and design projects for the Freight Rail Market Sector and other sectors as needed.
• Perform structural engineering and design calculations and develop design details using specialized software.
• Write specifications, develop cost estimates, and review construction submittals.
• Support Project Managers or Task Leads in developing proposals, project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate across teams, regions, and with clients in rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industries.
• Participate in project activities from feasibility analysis through final design and construction-phase work.
• Participate 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 delivering multidisciplinary projects, including project planning and environmental clearance.
• Mentor less-experienced staff.

What This Job Offers

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