Senior Rail Facilities Engineer / Architect

HDR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Employee stock ownership plans

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Rail Facilities Engineer/Architect to lead multi-disciplinary projects related to freight rail facilities. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and strong leadership skills. The candidate should possess 10-20 years of experience, ideally in the freight rail industry. This role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial design or facility planning.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license preferred.
• Active participation in industry associations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead freight rail facility and infrastructure design projects.
• Oversee design development and compliance.
• Perform on-site construction inspections.

Skills

Project management principles

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving in collaborative environments

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Microsoft Office literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We invite you to build your transportation career at HDR. Our global team is looking for an experienced, success‑oriented Senior Rail Facilities Engineer / Architect who will contribute to the success of HDR's freight rail facilities program.

This role involves a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects such as yard offices, mechanical shops, maintenance buildings, structural platforms, fueling facilities, storage facilities, process piping systems, electrical distribution, site lighting, site/civil infrastructure, pavement, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead freight rail facility and infrastructure design projects.
• Oversee the design development and documentation of sketches, exhibits, technical drawings, calculations, and specifications to confirm technical accuracy and version control.
• Apply relevant codes, regulations, and standards to confirm compliance and intent within project designs.
• Lead quality control and assurance processes by following established guidelines.
• Review project deliverables and provide feedback to team members.
• Review cost estimates and material takeoffs for accurate project planning and budgeting.
• Oversee contractor submittals, including shop drawings and RFIs, to verify design compliance.
• Oversee field assessments to evaluate existing infrastructure and document conditions.
• Travel as needed for site visits, team coordination, and inspection activities.
• Perform on-site construction inspections to confirm work is executed in accordance with design documents.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications, including eRailSafe and railroad safety training credentials.
• Assist in proposal writing, providing technical expertise, scope development, and hours/fee estimates.
• Participate in business development meetings and interviews with clients.
• Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Embrace constructive feedback and mentorship opportunities to strengthen technical and professional skills.
• Commit to continuous learning and professional development to grow within the role.
• Mentorship, feedback, and guidance to entry‑level and mid‑level design staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial architecture, or related field, with Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license; if not licensed, titled "Senior Rail Facilities Designer".
• Master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10‑20 years of experience in design and/or construction inspection, preferably with freight rail, industrial, and/or transit facility projects.
• Active membership and participation in an industry association (e.g. AREMA).
• Ability to manage design tasks.
• Proficiency with computer‑aided design software (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Experience with project management principles and basic accounting principles.
• Proven ability to solve problems in an interactive environment with business and technical staff to maintain a high degree of collaboration across multiple regions and diverse clients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment with various teams.
• A dedication to on‑going professional development, openness to embracing new challenges, and commitment to be an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
• Literacy with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, OneNote), and PDF editing software (Revu/Bluebeam).
• Local candidates are preferred.
• *LI‑SM1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in architecture, industrial design or related.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial design, facility planning, equipment layout, building mechanical or plumbing design, or workflow analysis.
• Power user of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).

Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more.

Join us to collaborate with a global team, grow your career and work on amazing projects!