Senior Rail Engineer

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work, fostering a sense of belonging throughout the company and our communities.

We invite you to build your transportation career  senior rail engineering team is seeking a success‑oriented Senior Rail Engineer to play a key role in our freight rail program.

• Lead railroad or civil engineering design projects as Discipline or Task Lead.
• Support Project Managers with marketing, contracting, and client visits.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and develop design criteria, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform railroad and/or civil engineering design, analysis, and planning for rail projects.
• Lead and perform detailed QC reviews of projects.
• Lead client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.
• Attend industry events and represent HDR.
• Mentor younger staff and support technical development.
• Supervise junior staff performance of engineering tasks.
• Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other clients.
• Provide leadership across technical disciplines.

• Hands‑on experience in all aspects of rail and/or civil design projects.
• Familiarity with AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering and other railroad design guidelines.
• Knowledge of railroad analysis programs and design software.
• Desire to mentor staff and grow in railroad industry skills.
• Ability to lead projects through design and production, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Project Management experience for rail, industrial, or transit clients.
• Client development or client management experience.
• Construction inspection or management experience is a plus.
• Experience in technical writing, communication, and presentation to clients and public.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with Micro Station, Open Rail Designer/Open Roads Designer, and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Skilled in technical writing, communication, and presentation to clients and public.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects.
• Familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies.
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

We believe in an inclusive environment where each employee is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and support across diverse communities.