About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Rail Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:

The primary responsibilities will be to apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to support the development of bid plans for railroad bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and associated railroad structures. Analysis, design, and detailing will be included. Daily activities may also include utilizing conventional AREMA bridge engineering design procedures, performing structural calculations, assisting with geometric layout, developing structural details, and using specialized software such as LARSA, MathCAD, LEAPBridge (CONSPAN), LPile, FB MultiPier and MicroStation. It is also expected that this person will assign, supervise, and review work and/or check design calculations, plans, estimates and specifications produced by junior engineers and Bridge EITs. Occasional bridge inspections of in-service bridges, or bridge construction, may be required. Concurrent project management, and task management, of smaller projects may also be included.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Experience in rail bridge design
• Professional Experience (PE) license.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering
• SE, or plan to obtain SE license
• 7+ years of experience in bridge and transportation structures design required
• AREMA design and railroad bridge inspection experience
• Task management skills
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.