Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Rail Bridge Designer to support economic vitality and public safety through the design of bridge and railway projects. You will apply structural engineering techniques and be involved in the detailing of various bridge designs.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and familiarity with engineering software such as LEAP Bridge, AutoCAD, and MathCAD. This role requires strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with structural engineering software is essential.
• Good communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering techniques in bridge designs.
• Conduct structural load calculations.
• Participate in bridge inspections.

Skills

Structural engineering and detailing techniques

Bridge design familiarity

Engineering software proficiency (LEAP Bridge, FB-MultiPier)

AutoCAD proficiency

Team communication

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

Bentley OpenBridge Modeler

MathCAD

Civil3D

Job description

In the role of Rail Bridge Designer, you will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, and sustainable communities through the design and detailing of bridge and railway projects.

• 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
• 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

• 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 willingness to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.