Rail EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

HDR Rail EIT opportunities in Charlotte offer a pathway to grow within a collaborative, employee-owned environment. You’ll work with supervisors and mentors across rail disciplines, gaining exposure to track, facilities, environmental services and advisory support.

Participants will engage in site visits, data analytics and project walkthroughs, while developing technical and professional skills for a rewarding career in rail infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Engineering internship, co-op, research or field experience in engineering, transportation or infrastructure.
• Active pursuit of professional licensure (EIT/FE) and/or licensure plans.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Revit or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, construction and delivery of rail infrastructure projects.
• Assist with technical deliverables: calculations, drawings, specs, reports and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, environmental, advisory and construction disciplines.

Skills

EIT Certification

FE Exam

Internship/Co-op

Rail/Transit Interest

Construction inspection

Railroad design familiarity

Engineering software knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Revit

GIS

Bluebeam

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?

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!

Bring your ideas, explore your interests and discover where a career with HDR can take 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.

We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that support 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, HDR is committed to helping you succeed both professionally and personally. 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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Railway Design

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026

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