Senior Rail Facilities Engineer​/Architect

We invite you to build your transportation career  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.

• 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.

• 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, One Drive, Teams, One Note), and PDF editing software (Revu/Bluebeam).
• Local candidates are preferred.
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• 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!