HDR · 6 hours ago
Senior Bridge Rail Engineer
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for its employees and making a positive impact on the world. As a Senior Bridge Rail Engineer, you will lead and manage railroad bridge engineering projects, ensuring efficient and sustainable transportation systems. Your role will involve overseeing project scope, budget, and schedule while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with various clients and stakeholders.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
Project management skills desirable
Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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
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