Freight Rail Bridge Engineer - Impactful Design

HDR, Inc.

Bethlehem (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Freight Rail Market Sector.

You will contribute to design and analysis of rail bridge structures and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects that support national and global freight mobility. The role requires hands-on structural analysis using industry software, coordination with project managers, and involvement from feasibility through construction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; PE or P.Eng license preferred.
Master of Science in Structural Engineering preferred.
Hands-on experience in railroad engineering and familiarity with railroad design guidelines.

Responsibilities

Serve in a technical role on rail bridges and structures engineering/design projects to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector.
Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, write specifications, develop cost estimates, review construction submittals.
Support Project Managers or Task Leads in developing proposals, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
Work with diverse clients across rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit sectors.
Be involved from feasibility analysis to final design and through construction phase activities.
Participate in client/site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.
Review design calculations, estimates, and specs produced by other staff.
Assist in multi-disciplinary project delivery and environmental clearance processes.
Mentor less-experienced staff.