Rail Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Glen Allen (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Northern Virginia is seeking a Rail Engineer to provide technical expertise and design support for freight and transit rail projects.

The role involves leading design tasks, preparing plans and cost estimates, and coordinating with project managers and other disciplines. The successful candidate will oversee the project lifecycle from feasibility through construction, review junior staff work, and manage client communications.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field with 3 years of rail or civil engineering experience.
• Alternatively, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years of rail or general civil engineering experience.
• Experience with OpenRail Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, Autoturn, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and design support for complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Lead project lifecycle activities from feasibility analysis to final design and construction.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and interface with other disciplines.
• Support project managers in scope development, budgeting, scheduling and documentation.
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications and cost estimates for track, drainage, utilities and minor structures.
• Coordinate with subconsultants, review junior staff work, and maintain client communications.
• Lead design sessions on site and ensure adherence to quality plans.
• Travel regionally for site visits and inspections up to 15-25% of time.

Skills

Rail engineering

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads

Autoturn

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

HDR's Rail Engineer in Northern Virginia will provide technical expertise and design support for complex freight and transit rail infrastructure projects. The Rail Engineer will: serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in freight and transit rail engineering projects, performing assignments and resolving issues of greater scope and complexity; take responsibility for project lifecycle, ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase of railway projects; evaluate technical alternatives and interface with other disciplines; support Project Managers in leading scope development, budgeting, scheduling and project documentation; lead design tasks, conducting concept, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals, and other disciplines; prepare detailed engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for rail projects in accordance with the quality objectives and regulations, laws, and standards, including track and civil design plans for mainline, industrial, yard and terminal facilities, as well as track alignments, drainage, utilities, and minor structural elements; review work performed by junior engineers and technical staff; coordinate staffing and coordinate with subconsultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget and manage day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client; participate in field assessments, site visits, and construction inspections as needed; implement procedures and oversee use of project quality plans; and work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field and 3 years of experience in rail or general civil engineering or a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field and 5 years of experience in rail or general civil engineering.
• Experience must include experience in: developing track and civil design plans to include alignments, drainage, structural, and utilities tasks; site plan development; assisting in development of project scope, budget, schedule, and project documentation; preparing specifications and cost estimates; OpenRail Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation; InRoads; Autoturn software; and Microsoft Office.
• Must have Engineer-in-Training certification or must have passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Professional Engineer licensure is not a prerequisite for this position.
• Regional overnight travel for site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection up to 15% to 25% of time.
• NOTE: All HDR positions in the US may be subject to background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing.

Location of Employment

4880 Sadler Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.