Rail Track Engineer

HDR; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Rail Track Engineer in Lexington, KY. The successful candidate will oversee transportation design projects and guide junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a PE license. You will prepare engineering designs, from feasibility to final construction. We value team collaboration and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time role offering competitive compensation within the freight rail industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in transportation design, specifically in railroad projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with legacy InRail/InRoads platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager.
• Oversee work of Engineers in Training (EITs) and Junior Project Engineers.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for rail projects.
• Take responsibility from feasibility analysis to construction phase.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Transportation design experience

Communication skills

Project management skills

Teamwork capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

Rail Track Engineer – HDR

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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?

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
• 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 - railroad projects
• Knowledge of legacy InRail/InRoads platform

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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

Primary Location: United States – Kentucky – Lexington

Other Locations: United States – Kentucky – Louisville, United States – Kentucky – Paducah, United States – Tennessee – Nashville

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Railway Design

Job Posting: December 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.