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Rail Bridge EIT/Designer

HDR, Inc., Raleigh, NC, United States


Primary Responsibilities

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. Participate and assist in rail bridges and structures assessments. Assist with development of project deliverables, including calculations, design plans, cost estimates, specifications, and feasibility reports. 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 or ability to obtain EIT certification; candidates hired without EIT will have the title of "Rail Bridge Designer" until certification is obtained. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD, and design software for layout and design. 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. Strong understanding and experience with engineering software packages. 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 Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge. Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d Strong understanding and hands‑on use of computers for structural layout and design Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must Primary Location: United States - North Carolina - Raleigh.

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