Transit Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks a Transit Engineer to shape systems that enhance transportation safety and efficiency. You will oversee junior engineers and manage project phases from design to construction.

Applicants need a professional engineering license, hands-on experience with design tools like AutoCAD, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transportation design, preferably with transit projects.
• Hands-on experience with common engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers.
• Take responsibility for project involvement from site feasibility to final design.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Professional engineering license (e.g., PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

Transit 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role, under the direction of a Project Manager
• Oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers
• Take responsibility for project involvement, ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in transportation design – transit projects
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the NY Metropolitan Area

Required Qualifications

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Hands‑on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• MS Office software experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location & Details

• Primary Location: United States, New York, New York
• Industry: Transit
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular

Equal Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.