Rail EIT/Designer
HDR, Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
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? Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Are you ready to kickstart your rail engineering career? To give yourself the best chance for future success, you'll want a solid company with collaborative colleagues that do amazing work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what's possible. And that's what you'll find at HDR. HDR is an employee‑owned company with more than 100‑years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Our pride is in our people – smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.
We invite you to build your transportation career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a success‑oriented Rail EIT/Designer that will be a key player in HDR's freight rail program. 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 Rail EIT/Designers thrive in this entrepreneurial environment where team members are encouraged to proactively work with their supervisors to identify project roles that are complementary with their strengths, interests, and career goals. And we have a proven workshare approach, providing diverse staff from across our Transportation program the opportunity to participate in landmark 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
Apply engineering and detailing techniques in the development of railroad or civil engineering/design activities.
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.
Assist with development of project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports.
Periodically travel to client offices or field locations and participate and assist in railroad or civil field assessments activities.
Have a desire to work in and learn about the railroad industry and may regularly interact with clients and other rail industry professionals.
Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to gain the engineering experience to obtain professional engineering license.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
EIT certification or ability to obtain EIT certification; candidates hired without EIT will have the title of 'Rail Designer' until certification is obtained.
Intern or professional experience in transportation‑related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design).
Interest in the freight railroad industry.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design.
Experience with Bentley InRail or OpenRoads modeling software is desirable.
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is desirable.
Experience with railroad design and the railroad industry is desirable.
Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment.
Local candidates with the ability to periodically travel to work on field assignments and/or attend project walkthroughs to gain experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Hands‑on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK‑route design.
MS Office Applications experience.
Strong interest in railroad design.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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!
Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Industry: Freight Rail
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Railway Design
Job Posting Date: Jan 16, 2026
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Are you ready to kickstart your rail engineering career? To give yourself the best chance for future success, you'll want a solid company with collaborative colleagues that do amazing work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what's possible. And that's what you'll find at HDR. HDR is an employee‑owned company with more than 100‑years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Our pride is in our people – smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.
We invite you to build your transportation career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a success‑oriented Rail EIT/Designer that will be a key player in HDR's freight rail program. 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 Rail EIT/Designers thrive in this entrepreneurial environment where team members are encouraged to proactively work with their supervisors to identify project roles that are complementary with their strengths, interests, and career goals. And we have a proven workshare approach, providing diverse staff from across our Transportation program the opportunity to participate in landmark 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
Apply engineering and detailing techniques in the development of railroad or civil engineering/design activities.
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.
Assist with development of project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports.
Periodically travel to client offices or field locations and participate and assist in railroad or civil field assessments activities.
Have a desire to work in and learn about the railroad industry and may regularly interact with clients and other rail industry professionals.
Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to gain the engineering experience to obtain professional engineering license.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
EIT certification or ability to obtain EIT certification; candidates hired without EIT will have the title of 'Rail Designer' until certification is obtained.
Intern or professional experience in transportation‑related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design).
Interest in the freight railroad industry.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design.
Experience with Bentley InRail or OpenRoads modeling software is desirable.
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is desirable.
Experience with railroad design and the railroad industry is desirable.
Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment.
Local candidates with the ability to periodically travel to work on field assignments and/or attend project walkthroughs to gain experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Hands‑on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK‑route design.
MS Office Applications experience.
Strong interest in railroad design.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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!
Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Industry: Freight Rail
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Railway Design
Job Posting Date: Jan 16, 2026
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