Freight Rail / Civil Engineer

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In the role of

Freight Rail / Civil Engineer

, we'll count on you to :

Coordinate with clients / owners, project team, other consultants, and others involved with the project

Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans and specifications

Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls

Complete track design engineering and inroads modeling alongside construction cost estimating

Works closely with the project's associated design task leads

Serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to best serve the needs of HDR

Assist with other duties assigned by Project Engineers and / or Project Managers

Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering / design projects to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed

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 client

Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design, and through to construction phase activities (including procurement, bid support, and construction submittals)

Support Rail Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed

Review or check design plans, calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff

Perform work independently on small projects and / or assist senior engineering on large-scale projects

Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within prescribed budget.

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with railroad, industrial, or transit clients

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

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

Previously demonstrated design project experience with freight railroads and / or commuter railroads

Hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRail and OpenRoads drafting and design

Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections

Experience in Construction Administrations and construction technology (a plus)

California SWPPP QSP Certificate (QSD a plus)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• MS Office software experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $83,000- $124,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.

Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations

United States-California-Riverside

Industry

Freight Rail

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Railway Design

Job Posting

Dec 23, 2024

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