Rail EIT

HDR•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

HDR is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of experience in making great things possible. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where curiosity, initiative, and professional growth are encouraged and rewarded. As a Rail EIT, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of rail disciplines, working with supervisors, industry professionals, and mentors to build a foundation for a rewarding career. You will gain experience on projects serving Class I, short line, and regional railroads, as well as municipal, industrial, and port clients. Opportunities may include track, facilities, environmental services, construction field services, advisory, and data analytics. Whether your interest lies in design, problem-solving, field work, data analytics, or emerging technologies, you will find opportunities to make an impact and build a career that is right for you. Through HDR's workshare approach, you will contribute to projects across North America and beyond, collaborating with professionals from various disciplines. We are looking for individuals ready to learn, grow, and help shape the future of rail infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
MS Office Applications experience
Strong interest in railroad design
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or plans to pursue professional licensure.
Successful completion of, or plans to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
Internship, co-op, research, field or project experience related to engineering, transportation, construction or infrastructure.
Experience with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Revit, GIS, structural analysis software, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
Construction inspection, field assessment or surveying experience.
Interest in freight rail, transit, industrial, port or transportation infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with railroad design, bridge structures, rail facilities, construction management or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, design, construction, and delivery of rail infrastructure projects.
Assist with technical deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, exhibits, and cost estimates.
Contribute to a variety of projects involving track, facilities, structures, civil infrastructure, environmental services, construction field services, and advisory support.
Participate in site visits, field assessments, inspections, and project walkthroughs.
Utilize engineering, design, and analytical tools to support project development and delivery.
Research and apply applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, environmental, advisory, technology, and construction disciplines.
Work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to develop technical and professional skills.
Travel periodically for project meetings, field assignments, client-related activities, and construction support.