Senior Rail & Transit Design Lead

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transit / Rail Engineer in Charlotte, NC to manage client and design teams for various rail projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design tasks, managing project scope and budgets, and leading junior staff. Preferred qualifications include a P.E. license eligibility, experience with railroad engineering guidelines, and proven project management skills. This role also involves participating in marketing and client engagements while representing the firm at industry events.

Qualifications

• Experience with rail and civil design projects.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Familiarity with AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and design teams for rail projects.
• Lead design and engineering processes.
• Coordinate planning and environmental processes.

Skills

Client and design-team management

Technical expertise in railroad engineering

Project management

Leadership in engineering disciplines

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E. or eligibility)

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transit / Rail Engineer in Charlotte, NC to manage client and design teams for various rail projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design tasks, managing project scope and budgets, and leading junior staff. Preferred qualifications include a P.E. license eligibility, experience with railroad engineering guidelines, and proven project management skills. This role also involves participating in marketing and client engagements while representing the firm at industry events.