Rail Bridge Engineer
About the role
Serve in a technical role on rail bridges and structures engineering/design projects to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.
Perform structural engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, write specifications, develop cost estimates, and review construction submittals.
Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include 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 the construction phase activities.
Review or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff.
Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project.
Mentor less-experienced staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, write specifications, develop cost estimates, and review construction submittals.
- Support Project Managers or Task Leads in the development of proposal, project scope, budget, and schedule elements.
- Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include 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 the construction phase activities.
- Review or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by other staff.
- Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project.
- Mentor less-experienced staff.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
- Preference given to local candidates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in bridge design
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
Skills
- 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
- Experience managing junior staff
- Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually.
Schedule
This is a full-time position.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
- Prior experience in bridge design
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
Skills
- 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
- Experience managing junior staff
- Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
Primary Location
United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Other Locations
- United States-Kentucky-Louisville
- United States-Tennessee-Memphis
- United States-Kentucky-Paducah
- United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
- United States-Kentucky-Lexington
- United States-Tennessee-Nashville
Industry
Freight Rail
Job Posting
May 4, 2026
Company Beliefs
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.
Company Commitment
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.