Rail Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Rail Engineer to design and manage rail projects within the Transportation Business Group. You will work under a Project Manager, oversee EITs and Junior Engineers, and prepare detailed designs for rail infrastructure. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, PE license, and hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for rail projects.
• Lead project involvement from site feasibility to final design and construction.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

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?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's 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, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions 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.

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 Rail Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in a technical role, under the direction of a Project Manager
• Oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for rail projects
• Take responsibility for project involvement, ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in transportation design - transit projects
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Greater Boston Area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• MS Office software experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Boston, MA}: $96,600 - $138,000

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transit Engineering

Job Posting: Sep 10, 2026