Systems Engineering Designer

HDR • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.
• Familiarity with Python
• Exposure to rail or transit systems projects.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Cameo, Jama, etc.) and MBSE concepts.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in systems engineering or transportation projects.
• Knowledge of INCOSE systems engineering principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related Engineering discipline.
• Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. Candidate will be expected to receive their ASEP for career progression.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities across major rail and transit projects in North America and Canada.
• Assist with requirements management, interface coordination, verification & validation (V&V) and system integration tasks under guidance of senior systems engineers.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation, including requirements traceability matrices, interface control documents, and test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, integration planning, and commissioning support activities.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes as directed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and subsystems.
• Perform site visits during design, construction, and testing phases as needed.
• Demonstrate an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree