Rail Track Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Lexington, KY, is seeking an Engineer Rail to oversee project teams and manage transportation design projects. The ideal candidate will have a PE license and experience in railroad projects, proficient with engineering tools such as Microstation and AutoCAD. Join a diverse team committed to inclusive culture, making impactful solutions in the engineering sector. This full-time position is vital in shaping community infrastructure and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in transportation design, specifically railroad projects.
• Hands-on experience with relevant engineering tools.
• Commitment to being an active participant in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager.
• Oversee EITs and Junior Project Engineers.
• Take responsibility for project involvement from feasibility to final design.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

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 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?

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 Engineer Rail, 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
• 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/InRoadsplatform

Required Qualifications

• 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

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

Other Locations

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: Railway Design

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

We are an AFFIRMATIVE Action and Equal Opportunity Employee.

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

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