Senior Rail Engineer

HDR; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Rail Engineer in New York to take charge of railroad and civil engineering design projects. The successful candidate will manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, lead QA reviews, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years in railway engineering, along with proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD. Benefits include a comprehensive medical plan and 401(k) options, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad or civil engineering design projects.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule of projects.
• Lead and perform quality control reviews of projects.

Skills

Railroad Design

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Rail Engineer role at HDR.

As a key player in our freight rail program, you will work on critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people, shaping systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad or civil engineering design projects, and other offices to support the Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.
• Support Project Managers by leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and cost estimating activities.
• Perform railroad and/or civil engineering/design planning, analysis, and design aspects of rail and rail-related transportation projects.
• Lead and/or perform detailed QC reviews of projects.
• Support Project Managers by leading, or participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.
• Attend industry events and represent HDR as needed.
• Mentor younger staff and support technical development.
• Supervise junior staff performance of engineering tasks.
• Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.
• Provide leadership across technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven, hands‑on experience in all aspects of rail and/or civil design projects.
• Experience working with AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) and other railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
• Knowledge of railroad analysis programs, and railroad and/or civil design software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment with various teams.
• Desire to mentor younger staff and grow in skill set related to the railroad industry.
• Ability to become licensed as a P.E. or P. Eng. in additional jurisdictions through the NCEES or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects through design and production through coordination with other disciplines and production staff.
• Project Management experience managing projects for rail, industrial or transit clients.
• Demonstrated client development or client management experience.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus.
• Experience in technical writing, communicating, and presenting to clients and the public is desirable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects
• Should be familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a “whole you” perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are.

Location

United States-Florida-Jacksonville; other locations: United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Tampa.

Employment Details

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Railway Design

EEO Statement

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.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services