Rail Track Engineer

HDR; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineer Rail in Nashville to prepare detailed designs for rail projects and oversee junior engineers. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and a PE license, with at least 3 years in transportation design. Proficiency in Microstation, OpenRail Designer, and AutoCAD is essential. Candidates must demonstrate strong project management skills and be effective communicators. This role emphasizes a commitment to company culture and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in transportation design - railroad projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Hands-on experience with design software is crucial.

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.

Skills

Transportation design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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?

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
• 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

• 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
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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: Dec 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.