About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a highly motivated, entry level Freight Rail EIT with a desire to grow in the field of civil engineering and heavy civil construction for the freight railroad/transportation industry. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have an interest in civil engineering design, construction inspection-including structural concrete, steel, bituminous asphalt, civil grading, track, and bridges-and will meet the required professional skills and abilities listed. The ideal candidate would work in an office setting on track design and drafting and may periodically work individually in a field setting to verify that construction operations and activities on freight railroad/transportation projects comply with plans and specifications. Construction inspection work performed would be primarily in a field setting and would require performing a wide variety of tasks with extended travel in the Southwest Region (CA, AZ, NV); including anticipated projects in the following vicinities of California: Needles, Barstow, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles.

Anticipated engineering design/drafting projects would be performed out of one of HDR's local Southern California offices with the anticipated construction inspection projects throughout Southern California requiring the candidate to be on-site full-time through each week of the construction schedule, with travel related expenses and lodging paid for by HDR. Construction schedules for the anticipated projects typically range from 3-months to 18-months.

In the role of Freight Rail EIT, we'll count on you to:

* 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.

* Works 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 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

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or rail engineering related field

* EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months

* Hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK-route design

* MS Office Applications experience

* Strong interest in railroad design

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, the public, and team members

* Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments

* Work hours other than typical 8 to 5 may be applicable and may include weekends and/or night shifts

* Must be able to pass a background check

* Must be legally able to work in the United States of America

* Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to operate a vehicle day or night

* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

* Railroad design/engineering

* Engineer-in-Training Certificate (EIT) or similar Construction Management Certification. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of Coordinator and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

* Hands-on experience with Microstation and InRoads drafting and design

* 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)

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $69,000- $81,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.