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Freight Rail/Civil Engineer
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HDR .
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
In the role of Freight Rail/Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Responsibilities
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 and specifications
Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls
Complete track design engineering and inroads modeling alongside construction cost estimating
Work 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
Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering/design projects to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed
Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients including rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design, and through to construction phase activities (including procurement, bid support, and construction submittals)
Support Rail Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Review or check design plans, calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff
Perform work independently on small projects and/or assist senior engineering on large-scale projects
Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within prescribed budgets
Perform other duties as needed
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of your employment based upon HDR's Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with railroad, industrial, or transit clients
California Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
Previously demonstrated design project experience with freight railroads and/or commuter railroads
Hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRail and OpenRoads drafting and design
Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections
Experience in Construction Administrations and construction technology (a plus)
California SWPPP QSP Certificate (QSD a plus)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
MS Office software experience
Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Job Details
Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations: United States-California-Riverside
Industry: Freight Rail
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Railway Design
Job Posting: Aug 28, 2025
Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $98,000-$142,000 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.
HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.
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Freight Rail/Civil Engineer
role at
HDR .
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
In the role of Freight Rail/Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Responsibilities
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 and specifications
Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls
Complete track design engineering and inroads modeling alongside construction cost estimating
Work 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
Serve in a technical role on railroad or civil engineering/design projects to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed
Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients including rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients
Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design, and through to construction phase activities (including procurement, bid support, and construction submittals)
Support Rail Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed
Review or check design plans, calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff
Perform work independently on small projects and/or assist senior engineering on large-scale projects
Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within prescribed budgets
Perform other duties as needed
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of your employment based upon HDR's Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with railroad, industrial, or transit clients
California Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
Previously demonstrated design project experience with freight railroads and/or commuter railroads
Hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRail and OpenRoads drafting and design
Ability to travel periodically for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections
Experience in Construction Administrations and construction technology (a plus)
California SWPPP QSP Certificate (QSD a plus)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
MS Office software experience
Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Job Details
Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations: United States-California-Riverside
Industry: Freight Rail
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Railway Design
Job Posting: Aug 28, 2025
Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $98,000-$142,000 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.
HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.
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