HDR · 1 week ago
Freight Rail/Civil Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $142K/yrHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Freight Rail/Civil Engineer, you will coordinate with clients and project teams to develop track and civil design plans, support project managers, and ensure the successful execution of engineering projects in the freight rail market sector.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate with clients/owners, project team, other consultants, and others involved with the project
Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans and specifications
Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls
Complete track design engineering and inroads modeling alongside construction cost estimating
Works closely with the project’s associated design task leads
Serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to best serve the needs of HDR
Assist with other duties assigned by Project Engineers and/or Project Managers
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
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 client
Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design, and through to construction phase activities (including procurement, bid support, and construction submittals)
Support Rail Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Review or check design plans, calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff
Perform work independently on small projects and/or assist senior engineering on large-scale projects
Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within prescribed budget
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
MS Office software experience
Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Experience with railroad, industrial, or transit clients
California Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
Previously demonstrated design project experience with freight railroads and/or commuter railroads
Hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRail and OpenRoads drafting and design
Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections
Experience in Construction Administrations and construction technology (a plus)
California SWPPP QSP Certificate (QSD a plus)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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