Senior Bridge Rail Engineer at HDR ARCHITECTURE INC

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bridge Design, Structural Engineering, Railroad Engineering, Project Management, QC Reviews, Technical Leadership, Client Management, Construction Inspection, AREMA Manual, Structural Analysis, Technical Writing, Mentoring, Budget Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Design

Industry

Design Services

Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' #LI-JG9 Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. The freight rail network is a vital link in our national and global supply chain markets. Your work at HDR results in critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people. Whether it is a traditional railroad structure across a major river, or an engineering marvel that redefines freight mobility at historic bottlenecks, you will have created something that matters. HDR Senior Rail Bridge Engineers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply! Primary Responsibilities As an employee-owner in this Senior Rail Bridge Engineer role, we’ll count on you to: 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 Qualifications 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. We’ve already earned National ACEC awards for: the West Colton Flyover Structures which eliminated one of the largest bottlenecks in US history with an innovative first-of-its-kind flyover, the HDR-patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Program Management project where we worked with the port to right-size and more efficiently adapt to evolving industry demands. You could help us bring home the next one. We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a “whole you” perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are. Join us to collaborate with a global team, grow your career and work on amazing projects! Required Qualifications 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 What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the Discipline or Task Lead for railroad bridge and structural engineering projects, managing scope, budget, and schedules. Lead technical design planning, perform quality control reviews, and mentor junior engineering staff.