Rail Bridge Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineer to support projects in the Freight Rail Market Sector. The role involves technical design work, project management support, and collaboration with various clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in bridge design, engineering software proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to community development and infrastructure enhancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bridge design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role on rail bridges and structures engineering/design projects.
• Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MathCAD

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

FB-MultiPier

SAP2000

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?

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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.

In the role of Rail Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in a technical role on rail bridges and structures engineering/design projects to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.


• Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and reviewing construction submittals.


• Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.


• Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.


• Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase activities.


• Support Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.


• Review or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff.


• Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project.


• Mentor less-experienced staff.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering


• Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria


• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in bridge design
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bently OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working 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 every day.

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-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations:United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Arkansas-Arkansas, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry:Freight Rail

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures

Job Posting:May 12, 2025