Rail Bridge Designer
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
- Interest in the freight railroad industry
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design
- Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture
- Ability to periodically travel to work on field assignments and/or attend project walkthroughs to gain experience
- EIT or ability to gain EIT certification within 12 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Intern or professional experience in transportation-related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design).
- Strong understanding and experience with engineering software packages.
- Experience in bridge or structure design.
- Preference is given to local candidates
We’ve already earned National ACEC awards for the West Colton Flyover Structures which eliminated one of the largest bottlenecks in US history with an innovative first-of-its-kind flyover, the HDR-patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Program Management project where we worked with the port to right-size and more efficiently adapt to evolving industry demands. You could help us bring home the next one.
We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a “whole you” perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are.
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.
