Senior Rail/Track Engineer
Job in
Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22181, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
HDR, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
In the role of Senior Rail / Track Engineer, we'll count on you to:
* Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter, shortline, freight, transit and class-one rail projects
* Coordinate the planning and environmental process; manage the assembly of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages
* Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or designing activities that have significant impact on major company programs
* Be able to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
* Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed; project management is not sole focus of position
* Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client and HDR
* Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with AREMA's Manual for Railway Engineering and other railroad design specifications is a plus
* Preference given to local candidates
* LI-MJ1
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree
* 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* Proficient with Micro Station, Open Rail Designer/Open Roads Designer, and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D
* Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects
* Should be familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies
* Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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