Rail Designer/EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Rail Designer/EIT in the United States (Ohio, Cincinnati) to support track and civil design efforts. You will develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and handle drainage, structural, and utilities tasks in collaboration with Project Managers and engineers.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads, and GEOPAK-route design, and are prepared to advance along HDR’s employee-owned culture. Full-time position with on-site work expectations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on civil/track engineering experience is required.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Take responsibility for civil and track engineering assignments, including drainage, structural and utilities tasks.
• Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls while supporting Project Manager.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

GEOPAK-route design

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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In the role of Rail Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Take responsibility for civil and track engineering assignments, including drainage, structural and utilities tasks
• Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls while supporting Project Manager
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Local candidate preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK-route design
• 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

BusinessClass : Railway Design

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an AffiSureative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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