Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Rail Bridge Designer in Rosemont, Illinois. The role involves applying structural engineering techniques to develop bridge designs for various projects including steel, concrete, and cable structures. Successful candidates will manage project responsibilities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and delivering high-quality designs.

Qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering and experience with related software. The company boasts a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering for advanced roles.
• Bachelor's degree for entry requirement.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop bridge designs using structural engineering techniques.
• Perform structural load calculations.
• Participate in bridge inspections and geometric layout.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

mathCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Rail Bridge Designer

Responsibilities for the Rail Bridge Designer role include:

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
• Work on projects that 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 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.

Compensation

Illinois: $68,068.00 - $97,240.00

Location

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Employment Details

Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Railway Design