Rail Design Engineer (EIT) & Project Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR in Houston, TX is seeking an EIT Rail to perform railroad engineering and design calculations, developing details with MicroStation or AutoCAD. Work across teams and with various clients in rail, transit, and industry, contributing to feasibility through construction.

You’ll participate in site visits, field assessments, and reviews of calculations, with a path toward PE licensure and growth in a collaborative employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in railroad engineering or rail design.
• Familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications and design criteria.
• Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P.Eng. in additional jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform railroad or civil engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software.
• Review submittals and cost estimates; support project managers during site visits and construction inspections.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects and assist in environmental clearance processes.

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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 EIT Rail, we'll count on you to:

Perform railroad or civil engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software geometric layouts, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and reviewing construction submittals.

Work across team-driven environments, across regions, and with a variety of clients that include rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.

Be involved in project activities ranging from feasibility analysis to final design and through to construction phase activities.

Support Project Managers by participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.

Review or check design calculations, estimates and specifications produced by other staff.

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

2+ years of experience within railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.

Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P. Eng. in additional jurisdictions through the NCEES or similar.

Experience with railroad, industrial or transit clients.

Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus.

Desire to mentor younger staff.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• 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

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Houston

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Rail and Transit Systems

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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