Freight Railroad Coordinator/ EIT

HDR, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Freight Rail Coordinator/EIT to support Track and Civil design efforts, cost estimation, and project controls across railroad projects.

The role involves civil/track engineering tasks, criteria development, and collaboration with Project Managers; ideal candidates hold an EIT or are pursuing one and are ready to contribute in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK-route design.
• MS Office Applications experience.
• Strong interest in railroad design.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Take responsibility for civil and track engineering assignments, including drainage, structural and utilities tasks
• Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls while supporting Project Manager
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Strong interest in railroad design

Active participant in employee-owned 1

Local candidate preference

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

GEOPAK-route design

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job 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: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/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 Freight Rail Coordinator/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Take responsibility for civil and track engineering assignments, including drainage, structural and utilities tasks
• Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls while supporting Project Manager
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• MS Office Applications experience
• Strong interest in railroad design
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation, InRoads and GEOPAK-route design
• MS Office Applications experience
• Strong interest in railroad design
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations: United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Railway Design

Job Posting: Aug 11, 2026