Civil Engineer - Railroad

Description 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:' ' 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. 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.

From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs.

Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR is currently seeking a Civil Engineer
- Railroad to join our Freight Railroad Team in Omaha, Nebraska. The primary duties of the Civil Engineer
- Railroad are to:

Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager.

Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for railroad track and civil projects for private and public-sector clients. Civil and railroad design tasks may include project layout, geometrics, site, drainage, and utilities, calculating quantities, reviewing construction submittals, and coordination with other disciplines.

Work independently as a project engineer on small- to mid-sized projects and assist senior engineers on larger projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities.

Direct engineers-in-training, designers, and technicians.

Plan, organize, and coordinate with other technical and clerical professionals on multi-disciplinary teams.

Assist in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, including the planning and environmental clearance process of a project.

Perform quality control reviews and design checks of railroad projects.

May require periodic travel for client visits, site visits, field assessments and construction inspections, as needed.
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Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 3 years experience in transportation design - railroad projects

Knowledge of "legacy" InRail/InRoads platform

Local project experience is a plus.

Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus. Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Hands-on experience with Microstation, Open…