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Civil Engineer - Railroad

Job in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68197, USA
Listing for: HDR, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Railroad / Railway, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer - Railroad to join our Freight Railroad Team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves design and technical support for railroad track and civil projects, working under a Project Manager and collaborating across disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities
  • 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, including layout, geometrics, site work, drainage, utilities, quantity calculations, 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 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.
  • Perform quality control reviews and design checks of railroad projects.
  • May require periodic travel for client visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in rail transportation design.
  • Knowledge of InRail/InRoads platform.
  • Local project experience is a plus.
  • Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus.
Required Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) in the jurisdiction where the position is offered.
  • Hands‑on experience with Micro Station, Open Rail Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Experience with MS Office.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills.
  • Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
HDR is an equal opportunity employer; we consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Position:
Full-time, Regular employee.

Location:

Omaha, Nebraska.

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