Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

HDR; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 68,068 - 97,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a dedicated Rail Bridge Designer to apply engineering techniques in bridge design. Your role will involve structural load calculations, development of design details, and participation in inspections. We're seeking candidates with strong communication skills and a relevant educational background. This full-time position offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Located in Rosemont, Illinois, HDR is committed to employee ownership and offers competitive compensation, with salaries expected between $68,068 and $97,240 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques in the development of bridge designs.
• Perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout.
• Participate in bridge inspection and develop structural details.

Job description

Rail Bridge Designer

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
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Experience in bridge/structural design

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.
• Bentley 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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Illinois: $68,068.00 - $97,240.00

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Railway Design

Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026

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.