Rail Track Engineer — Design to Construction Leader

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

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.