Rail Design Engineer in Training — Employee-Owned

HDR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long‑term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR Rail EIT opportunities offer a pathway to develop expertise in planning, design and delivery of rail infrastructure across North America. You will collaborate with engineers and mentors on track, facilities and civil projects, gaining hands-on experience from field visits to design offices.

As an employee-owned firm, HDR emphasizes growth, ownership and a commitment to client success while supporting professional licensure pursuits and career advancement in the rail sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate required or in progress.
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• MS Office Applications experience.
• Interest in railroad design and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, construction and delivery of rail infrastructure projects.
• Assist with technical deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, exhibits and cost estimates.
• Contribute to projects involving track, facilities, structures, civil infrastructure, environmental services, construction field services, and advisory support.
• Participate in site visits, field assessments, inspections, and project walkthroughs.
• Utilize engineering, design and analytical tools to support project development and delivery.
• Research and apply applicable codes, standards, regulations and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, environmental, advisory, technology and construction disciplines.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, project managers and technical specialists to develop your technical and professional skills.
• Travel periodically for project meetings, field assignments, client‑related activities and construction support.

Skills

EIT certificate

Engineering interest

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

EIT certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Revit

GIS

Bluebeam

Job description

HDR Rail EIT opportunities offer a pathway to develop expertise in planning, design and delivery of rail infrastructure across North America. You will collaborate with engineers and mentors on track, facilities and civil projects, gaining hands-on experience from field visits to design offices.

As an employee-owned firm, HDR emphasizes growth, ownership and a commitment to client success while supporting professional licensure pursuits and career advancement in the rail sector.