Senior Rail​/Track Engineer

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work, we constantly ask:
What is our impact on the world?

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In the role of Senior Rail / Track Engineer, we count on you to:

• 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 sole focus of position
• Serve as a high‑level point of contact between the client and HDR
• Perform other duties as needed

• Experience working with AREMA's Manual for Railway Engineering and other railroad design specifications is a plus
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficient with Micro Station, Open Rail Designer/Open Roads 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
• Should be familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

$133,140 – $190,200

$122,084 – $174,405

$127,897 – $182,710

Primary

Location:

United States‑Virginia‑Vienna

Other Locations:
United States‑District of Columbia‑Washington DC, United States‑Virginia‑Glen Allen, United States‑Maryland‑Baltimore, United States‑Virginia‑Roanoke, United States‑Virginia‑Virginia Beach, United States‑Maryland‑Fulton

Freight Rail

Full‑time

Regular

Railway Design

Jan 14, 2025