HDR · 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineer - Railroad
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating inclusive environments and shaping transportation systems. They are seeking a Civil Engineer - Railroad to join their Freight Railroad Team, where the role involves preparing plans and specifications for railroad projects and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager
Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for railroad track and civil projects for private and public-sector clients. Civil and railroad design tasks may include project layout, geometrics, site, drainage, and utilities, calculating quantities, reviewing construction submittals, and coordination with other disciplines
Work independently as a project engineer on small- to mid-sized projects and assist senior engineers on larger projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities
Direct engineers-in-training, designers, and technicians
Plan, organize, and coordinate with other technical and clerical professionals on multi-disciplinary teams
Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project
Perform quality control reviews and design checks of railroad projects
May require periodic travel for client visits, site visits, field assessments and construction inspections, 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
A minimum of 3 years experience in transportation design - railroad projects
Knowledge of 'legacy' InRail/InRoads platform
Local project experience is a plus
Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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