Senior Rail Engineer – Lead Rail Design & Projects

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Rail Engineer in Charlotte or Raleigh. The role involves managing client relationships and design teams for various rail projects. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, a professional engineering license, and at least 10 years of railway engineering experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing project scopes, budgets, and schedules while leading and mentoring teams. This is a full-time regular position offering a dynamic environment in railway design.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects.
• Proven hands-on experience in rail and civil design projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and design team for rail projects.
• Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for projects.
• Coordinate planning and environmental processes.
• Lead detailed quality control reviews of projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support their technical development.

Skills

Project Management

Railway Engineering

Technical Writing

Client Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Rail Engineer in Charlotte or Raleigh. The role involves managing client relationships and design teams for various rail projects. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, a professional engineering license, and at least 10 years of railway engineering experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing project scopes, budgets, and schedules while leading and mentoring teams. This is a full-time regular position offering a dynamic environment in railway design.