Rail Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can shape your career as a Senior Rail Bridge Engineer. In this role, you will lead innovative bridge design projects that are crucial for the freight rail sector, contributing to the infrastructure that supports the movement of goods and people. Collaborate with a diverse team in a dynamic environment that values employee ownership and personal growth. With a commitment to your well-being, the company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, tuition assistance, and retirement plans. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plans

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge design and structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead railroad bridge engineering and design projects.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical development.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's of Science in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge

SAP2000

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Description:

At this point in your career, you know what you're looking for in your next role. A solid company with collaborative colleagues that do interesting and unique work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what's possible. 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 Senior Rail Bridge Engineer that will be a key player in the continued growth of 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 Bridge Engineers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration emphasizes team spirit, diversity, thoughtfulness, growth, learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability, offering a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment.

We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a "whole you" perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans - and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are. If that sounds good to you, please apply!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad bridge/structural engineering/design projects, and support other offices for the Freight Rail Market Sector and other sectors as needed.
• Support Project Managers by leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as develop design criteria, specifications, project guides, meeting notes, and perform cost estimates.
• Perform planning, analysis, and design of railroad bridges and related transportation projects.
• Lead and/or perform detailed QC reviews of projects.
• Support client and stakeholder visits, site assessments, and construction inspections as needed.
• Represent HDR at industry events.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical development.
• Supervise junior staff performance of engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with clients across industries such as rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, and transit.
• Provide leadership across technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's of Science in Structural Engineering.
• S.E. license.
• Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P. Eng. in additional jurisdictions.
• Project management experience with rail, industrial, or transit clients.
• Client development or management experience.
• Construction inspection or management experience is a plus.
• Experience in technical writing, communication, and presentation.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, spColumn, LUSAS.
• Knowledge of AREMA guidelines and other railroad design standards.
• Proficiency in structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Desire to mentor staff and grow expertise in the railroad industry.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with standard bridge engineering procedures and structural details.
• Ability to perform load calculations and geometric layouts.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software such as LEAPBridge, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge, Autodesk InfraWorks, Civil 3D.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, Prestress Concrete Design.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's experiences to make great things possible daily. This shapes our culture, trust, and client relationships.

Our Commitment: As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered. Our Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and support everyone’s engagement.