Senior Transit/Rail Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Senior Transit/Rail Engineer to manage complex railway engineering projects. This full-time position requires at least 10 years of experience in railway engineering and entails leading teams and coordinating design processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a professional engineering license and be proficient in InRail, MicroStation, and AutoCAD. Strong technical writing and client communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in managing complex railway projects.
• Requires a professional engineering license recognized in New York.
• Commitment to an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and design-team responsibilities on railway projects.
• Coordinate planning and environmental processes.
• Lead a team on railway projects.
• Serve as a high-level contact between the client and HDR.

Skills

Railway engineering experience

Project management

Technical writing and communication

Proficiency in InRail/InRoads

Proficient with MicroStation

Proficient with OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads Designer

Proficient with AutoCAD

Skilled in MS Office

Education

Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Job description

Senior Transit/Rail Engineer

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists and others to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter, shortline, freight, transit and class‑one rail projects
• Coordinate the planning and environmental process; manage the assembly of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or designing activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed; project management is not the sole focus of the position
• Serve as a high‑level point of contact between the client and HDR

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with InRail/InRoads
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the NY Metropolitan Area

Required 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 (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng))
• 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
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States – New York – New York

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

Jul 2, 2026

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.