Rail EIT/Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Houston seeks an Engineer in Training (EIT) to contribute to freight rail and civil projects, performing calculations, developing design details, and supporting project managers.

You will work with clients across rail, industrial, terminal and transit sectors, participating from feasibility through construction, and you will mentor junior staff in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and EIT certificate required.
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• MS Office Applications experience; strong railroad design interest.

Responsibilities

• Perform railroad/civil engineering calculations and develop design details using specialized software; write specifications; develop cost estimates; review 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 in rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit sectors.
• Be involved in activities from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase.
• Mentor less-experienced staff.

Skills

Interest in railroad design

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

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'

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 EIT Rail, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering/design projects to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.
• Perform railroad or civil engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software geometric layouts, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in the freight railroad industry.
• 2+ years of experience within railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
• Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P. Eng. in additional jurisdictions through the NCEES or similar.
• Experience with railroad, industrial or transit clients.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus.
• Desire to mentor younger staff.

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.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Rail and Transit Systems

Job Posting: Aug 17, 2026