Rail EIT

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plan

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

HDR Rail is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to start a rewarding career on rail infrastructure projects in Charlotte and across North America. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, perform calculations, drawings and design tasks, and contribute to diverse projects serving freight, transit and industrial clients.

This entry role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience with tools like MicroStation, AutoCAD and OpenRoads, while upholding HDR’s employee-owned culture,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or plans to pursue licensure.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; MS Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, construction and delivery of rail infrastructure projects.
• Assist with calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and exhibits.
• Contribute to projects involving track, facilities, civil infrastructure and environmental services.
• Participate in site visits, field assessments and project walkthroughs.
• Utilize engineering, design and analytical tools to support project development.
• Research and apply applicable codes, standards and client requirements.

Skills

EIT certificate

MS Office

Railroad design interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Ready to launch your rail engineering career? To give yourself the best chance for future success, you'll want a solid company with collaborative colleagues that do amazing work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what's possible. And that’s what you'll find at HDR. We are 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.

HDR Rail EIT's thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where curiosity, initiative and professional growth are encouraged and rewarded. Working with their supervisors, industry professionals, and mentors, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of rail disciplines while building a foundation for a rewarding career. You will gain experience on projects serving Class I, short line and regional railroads, as well as municipal, industrial and port clients. Opportunities may include track, facilities, environmental services, construction field services, advisory and data analytics. Whether your interest is in design, problem-solving, field work, data analytics, or emerging technologies, you'll find opportunities to make an impact while building a rewarding career that is right for you.

Through HDR's workshare approach, you'll have opportunities to contribute to projects across North America and beyond while collaborating with professionals from a variety of disciplines. If you're ready to learn, grow and help shape the future of rail infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Have the Opportunity to:

• 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 a variety of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or plans to pursue professional licensure.
• Successful completion of, or plans to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Internship, co-op, research, field or project experience related to engineering, transportation, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Revit, GIS, structural analysis software, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Construction inspection, field assessment or surveying experience.
• Interest in freight rail, transit, industrial, port or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with railroad design, bridge structures, rail facilities, construction management or related disciplines.

We've earned National ACEC awards for award-winning rail projects including the West Colton Flyover Structures (which eliminated one of the largest bottlenecks in US history with an innovative first-of-its-kind flyover!), the HDR-patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Programs. You could help us bring home the next industry-changing solution.

Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more!

Join HDR and help shape the future of rail infrastructure while building a career you can truly own!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• MS Office Applications experience
• Strong interest in railroad 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.

Location and Role Details

• Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
• Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
• Industry: Freight Rail
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• BusinessClass: Railway Design
• Job Posting: Oct 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.