HDR · 1 day ago
Freight Rail EIT/Coordinator
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $94K/yrHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. They are seeking a Freight Rail EIT/Coordinator to support civil engineering and heavy civil construction projects in the freight railroad/transportation industry, focusing on design and construction engineering/inspection tasks.
ArchitectureConsulting
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
Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls
Complete track design engineering and inroads modeling alongside construction cost estimating
Work 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
Perform field engineering/inspections and serve as the on-site construction observer for assigned projects
Provide routine administrative/technical/safety representation at the job site
Complete documentation including daily reports, project photographs, etc
Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, materials testers, and others involved in the construction project
Assist with material submittals, field requests-for-information, and monthly construction pay application/quantity reviews, along with other related general construction management resolutions
Assist with design support during construction
Perform work independently on small projects and/or assist senior engineers on large-scale projects
Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within the prescribed budget
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK-route design
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
Preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain in 12 months
Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of 'Coordinator' and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management or rail engineering related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, the public, and team members
Able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
Work hours other than the typical 8 to 5 may be applicable and may include weekends and/or night shifts
Legally able to work in the United States of America
Have a valid Driver's License and ability to operate a vehicle day or night
Hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRail and OpenRoads drafting and design
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil3D drafting and design
Experience in Construction Administrations and construction technology
California SWPPP QSP Certificate (QSD a plus)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
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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