Rail Bridge Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rail Bridge Designer to contribute to impactful projects in bridge and interchange design. In this full-time role, you will utilize your expertise in structural engineering to develop innovative bridge designs, perform critical load calculations, and collaborate with a talented team. The company fosters an inclusive environment where creativity thrives, and your contributions will help shape the future of railway design. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• EIT certificate required for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques in bridge design.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with layout.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Bridge Design

Load Calculations

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

CSiBridge

Bently OpenBridge Modeler

Bluebeam Revu

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 Rail Bridge Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, and develop structural details using specialized software
• Participate in bridge inspection, perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate - candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, RM Bridge, spColumn, LUSAS, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
• Experience in bridge/structural design Qualification
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willing to work 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.

Primary Location

Industry

: Bridges

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Business Class: Railway Design

Job Posting

: Apr 15, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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