Freight Rail/Civil Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freight Rail/Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves coordinating with clients and project teams, developing track and civil design plans, and engaging in project activities from feasibility analysis to construction. The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license and hands-on experience with essential design tools like Microstation and AutoCAD. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the railway design sector while fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to thrive.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Hands-on experience with Microstation, AutoCAD, and Civil3D is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and project teams on design plans.
• Complete track design engineering and construction cost estimating.
• Assist with project activities from feasibility to construction.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office software

Excellent oral and written communication

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRail

OpenRoads

Job description

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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 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
• Work 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 clients
• 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)

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations

United States-California-Riverside

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Railway Design

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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