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HDR · 4 hours ago

Senior Bridge Rail Engineer

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. They are seeking a Senior Bridge Rail Engineer to lead railroad bridge and structural engineering projects, manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and mentor junior staff while supporting the Freight Rail Market Sector.

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Responsibilities

Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad bridge/structural engineering/design projects, and other offices to support the Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed
Support Project Managers by leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities
Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and cost estimating activities
Perform railroad bridge/structural engineering/design planning, analysis, and design aspects of rail and rail-related transportation projects
Lead and/or perform detailed QC reviews of projects
Support Project Managers by leading, or participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Attend industry events and represent HDR as needed
Mentor younger staff and support technical development
Supervise junior staff performance of engineering tasks
Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Provide leadership across technical disciplines

Qualification

Railroad bridge designStructural analysis softwareProject managementAREMA guidelinesClient managementConstruction inspectionEngineering software familiarityS.E. licenseMaster of ScienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsMentoringTechnical writingTeam collaboration

Required

Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad bridge/structural engineering/design projects, and other offices to support the Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed
Support Project Managers by leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities
Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and cost estimating activities
Perform railroad bridge/structural engineering/design planning, analysis, and design aspects of rail and rail-related transportation projects
Lead and/or perform detailed QC reviews of projects
Support Project Managers by leading, or participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Attend industry events and represent HDR as needed
Mentor younger staff and support technical development
Supervise junior staff performance of engineering tasks
Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Provide leadership across technical disciplines

Preferred

Experience working with AREMA's Manual for Railway Engineering and/or other railroad design guidelines, specifications, and criteria
Proficiency in railroad structural analysis programs, bridge design software, load rating and bridge rehabilitation
Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment with various teams
Desire to mentor younger staff and grow in skill set related to the railroad industry
Master of Science in Structural Engineering
S.E. license
Project Management experience managing projects for rail, industrial or transit clients
Demonstrated client development or client management experience
Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus
Experience in technical writing, communicating, and presenting to clients and the public is desirable
Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, spColumn, and/or LUSAS

Benefits

Excellent medical plan
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
401(k)
Employee stock ownership plans

Company

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
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Jeff Glover
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