Freight Rail EIT / Coordinator

Overview

HDR is a place where employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Freight Rail EIT / Coordinator with a desire to grow in 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. They will work in an office setting on track design and drafting and may periodically work in the field to verify construction operations and activities on freight railroad / transportation projects comply with plans and specifications. Field work would be primarily in the Southwest Region (CA, AZ, NV) with anticipated projects in California near Needles, Barstow, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles.

Engineering design / drafting projects are anticipated to be performed out of HDR's local Southern California offices with construction engineering / inspection projects throughout Southern California and the extended Southwest Region. The candidate may be on-site full-time through each week of the construction schedule, with travel-related expenses and lodging paid by HDR. Construction schedules typically range from 3 months to 18 months.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work hours other than the typical 8 to 5 may be applicable and may include weekends and / or night shifts.

Required Qualifications

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.

Locations and Schedule

Primary Location : United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations : California (various)

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Railway Design

Job Posting : Sep 25, 2025

EEO and Compliance

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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