Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

HDR, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Rail Bridge EIT/Designer to join our transportation team in Atlanta. You will work under a Professional Engineer to design bridges, retaining walls, and related structures for freight rail projects, with opportunities to grow toward licensure.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, an EIT or eligibility to obtain one, and experience with major structural design software. Collaboration with project teams and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain EIT; may start as Rail Bridge Designer if not yet certified.
• Proficiency with structural design software packages (LEAP, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridge).
• Experience with OpenBridge Modeler and Autodesk Civil/InfraWorks; familiarity with Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; willingness to travel for field assignments and project walkthroughs.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques for design of bridges, structures, retaining walls for freight railroad clients.
• Assist Professional Engineer with checking drawings, calculations, material lists, quantities, and construction submittals.
• Participate in rail bridges and structures assessments and develop deliverables like calculations and design plans.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Managers to gain experience toward licensure.
• Interact with clients and rail industry professionals as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain EIT

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

LPile

AASHTOWare BrR

midas Civil

CSiBridge

RM Bridge

spColumn

STLBridgeLRFD

STLBridge

Bentley OpenBridge Modeler

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

CAD

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

Are you ready to kickstart your rail bridge engineering career? To give yourself the best chance for future success, you’ll want a solid company with collaborative colleagues that do amazing work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what’s possible. And that’s what you’ll find at HDR.

HDR is an employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Our pride is in our people — smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

We invite you to build your transportation career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a success-oriented Rail Bridge EIT/Designer that will be a key player in HDR’s freight rail program.

The freight rail network is a vital link in our national and global supply chain markets. Your work at HDR results in critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people. Whether it is a traditional railroad structure across a major river, or an engineering marvel that redefines freight mobility at historic bottlenecks, you will have created something that matters.

HDR Rail EIT/Designers thrive in this entrepreneurial environment where team members are encouraged to proactively work with their supervisors to identify project roles that are complementary with their strengths, interests, and career goals. And we have a proven workshare approach, providing diverse staff from across our Transportation program the opportunity to participate in landmark projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you,

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques and procedures related to the design of bridges, structures, retaining walls and supporting facilities for our various freight railroad clients
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a Professional Engineer to serve in a technical capacity to assist in checking drawings and calculations, developing material lists and calculating quantities, and reviewing construction submittals, using structural design software programs.
• Participate and assist in rail bridges and structures assessments.
• Assist with development of project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports.
• Have a desire to work in and learn about the railroad industry and may regularly interact with clients and other rail industry professionals.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to gain the engineering experience to obtain professional engineering license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT or ability to obtain EIT certification; candidates hired without EIT will have the title of 'Rail Bridge Designer' until certification is obtained.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design.
• Intern or professional experience in transportation-related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design).
• Interest in the freight railroad industry.
• Strong understanding and experience with engineering software packages.
• Local candidates with the ability to periodically travel to work on field assignments and/or attend project walkthroughs to gain experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 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 everyday.

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-North Carolina-Raleigh Other Locations:United States-Georgia-Atlanta Industry:Freight Rail Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Railway Design Job Posting:Oct 23, 2026

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

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.