Rail Bridge Engineer

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?

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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.

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

Serve in a technical role on rail bridges and structures engineering / design projects to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.

Perform structures engineering / design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and reviewing construction submittals.

Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.

Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.

Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase activities.

Support Project Managers by participating 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 the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project.

Mentor less-experienced staff.

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Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria

Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Previous experience in bridge design

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Familiarity with

Bluebeam Revu

and engineering software packages such as : LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.

Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bently OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and / or Autodesk

Infraworks and Civil3d.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design

Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software

Experience managing junior staff

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations

United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Arkansas-Arkansas, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry

Freight Rail

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

May 12, 2025

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