Freight Rail EIT​/Coordinator

Overview

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Freight Rail EIT/Coordinator with a desire to grow in the field of civil engineering and heavy civil construction for the freight railroad/transportation industry. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have an interest in civil engineering design, construction engineering/inspection—including structural concrete, steel, bituminous asphalt, civil grading, track, and bridges—and will meet the required professional skills and abilities listed.

The role may involve working in an office setting on track design and drafting and periodically in a field setting to verify that construction operations and activities on freight railroad/transportation projects comply with plans and specifications. Construction engineering/inspection work would be primarily in a field setting with extended travel in the Southwest Region (CA, AZ, NV), including anticipated projects in California near Needles, Barstow, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles.

Anticipated construction engineering/drafting projects would be performed out of HDR’s local Southern California offices with on-site construction engineering/inspection throughout Southern California and the extended Southwest Region requiring full-time on-site presence during construction schedules, with travel-related expenses and lodging paid by HDR. Construction schedules typically range from 3 months to 18 months.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform field engineering/inspections and serve as the on-site construction observer for assigned projects.
• Provide routine administrative/technical/safety representation at the job site.
• Complete documentation including daily reports, project photographs, etc.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, materials testers, and others involved in the construction project.
• Assist with material submittals, field requests-for-information, and monthly construction pay applications/quantity reviews, along with other related general construction management resolutions.
• Assist with design support during construction.
• Perform work independently on small projects and/or assist senior engineers on large-scale projects.
• Perform work assignments in accordance with established schedules and within the prescribed budget.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Note:

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment based on HDR's Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain in 12 months
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management or rail engineering related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated to successfully interact with clients, the public, and team members
• Able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
• Work hours other than the typical 8 to 5 may be applicable and may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Have a valid Driver's License and ability to operate a vehicle day or night
• Hands-on experience with Bentley Open Rail and Open Roads drafting and design
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil3D drafting and design
• Experience in Construction Administrations and construction technology
• California SWPPP QSP Certificate (QSD a plus)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Hands-on…