Rail Structures Designer/EIT

Overview

Design and analyze rail bridge structures as an entry-level engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• bridge assessment
• structural design
• quantity takeoff
• design review
• cost estimating
• feasibility report

Tasks

-Participate and assist in rail bridges and structures assessments. -Apply structural engineering techniques and procedures related to the design of bridges, structures, retaining walls and supporting facilities for our various freight railroad clients -Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a Professional Engineer to serve in a technical capacity to assist in checking drawings and calculations, developing material lists and calculating quantities, and reviewing construction submittals, using structural design software programs. -Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to gain the engineering experience to obtain professional engineering license. -Assist with development of project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports.

Requirements

• microstation
• inroads
• geopak
• eit
• bachelor's
• bridge design

What You Bring

-Strong understanding and experience with engineering software packages. -MS Office Applications experience -Have a desire to work in and learn about the railroad industry and may regularly interact with clients and other rail industry professionals. -Successfully passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (i.e.., EI or EIT credentials), with desire to obtain PE license preferred. -Hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK-route design -Bachelor's degree -Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate -Experience in bridges or structures design. -Intern or professional experience in transportation-related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design).

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Benefits

-Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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