Senior Project Manager Engineer; Freight Rail

Senior Project Manager Engineer (Freight Rail) – HDR

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That is why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative‑action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. Ideas inspire positive change. Color outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. Small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

We believe transportation is more than movement—it is 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, and quality of life.

Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, you 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.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to support HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to freight rail and public‑agency clients in a thriving region. Specifically, you will pursue, manage, and deliver projects and respond to client needs related to rail projects. The position requires strong management skills and the ability to work with different facets of freight rail and public‑agency staff and capital projects.

Travel may be required to participate in client projects, marketing pursuits, and internal meetings and events. You may also need occasional in‑office presence for required meetings and collaboration with other team members.

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design‑team management of Class I railroad, freight, short‑line, commuter, and rail transit projects.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with high technical complexity and involving a large project staff of professionals and technicians; manage the assembly of design, plans, specifications, construction estimate packages, and other deliverables.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Serve as Project Manager on small, medium, and large transportation projects.
• Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and help enhance client relationships; be involved in contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller‑doer pursuit champion or support role.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of railway projects.
• Work with Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to coordinate staffing and workload and complete deliverables on schedule.
• Supervise project staff, act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel as per strategic plans.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Minimum 15 years of experience within the railroad engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Knowledge of Class I railroad public projects and engineering requirements.
• Project…