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Rail Designer/EIT

HDR, Inc.
United States, Oregon, Portland
May 09, 2025

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'

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.


In the role of EIT Designer/Rail, we'll count on you to:

  • 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

  • Intern or professional experience in transportation-related civil design (e.g., roadway, railroads or transit, or other linear corridor design).
  • Experience with Bentley InRail or OpenRoads/OpenRail modeling software is desirable.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is desirable.
  • Experience with railroad design and the railroad industry is desirable.
  • Successfully passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (i.e., EI or EIT credentials), with desire to obtain PE license preferred.


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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
  • Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
  • 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

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.

Primary Location : United States-Oregon-Portland
Industry : Freight Rail
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Railway Design
Job Posting : May 8, 2025
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