Rail Bridge Engineer

HDR • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a mid-level Rail Bridge Engineer to contribute to its freight rail program and other market sectors. The role supports rail bridge and structures engineering and design projects, with work ranging from feasibility analysis and final design through construction-phase activities. The position may involve collaboration across regions and with clients in rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industries. HDR describes a collaborative, employee-owned culture emphasizing inclusion, innovation, learning, accountability, and opportunities to shape work around individual strengths and interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng. license.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• 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 active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in the freight railroad industry.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering.
• Two or more 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 supporting the Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.
• Perform structural engineering and design calculations, 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.
• Work across team-driven environments, regions, and with a variety of clients.
• Participate in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and construction-phase activities.
• Support Project Managers through 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 with delivering multidisciplinary projects, including planning and environmental clearance.
• Mentor less-experienced staff.

What This Job Offers

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