Rail Track Designer​/EIT

Rail Track Designer / EIT – HDR

At HDR, a global engineering and design firm, you will be part of the Transportation Business Group, contributing to safe, efficient and sustainable rail infrastructure solutions. Our employee‑owned culture values collaboration, inclusivity and innovation, and as a Rail Track Designer / EIT you will support the design and development of track and civil plans for rail projects across the United States.

• Support Rail Project Managers and Engineers to develop track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Take responsibility for civil and track engineering assignments, including drainage, structural and utilities tasks.
• Develop design criteria, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls while supporting the Project Manager.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate (EIT‑eligible candidates will be placed in a Design Coordinator role until they obtain the certificate).
• Local candidates preferred.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Hands‑on experience with Micro Station, InRoads and GEOPAK‑route design.
• Microsoft Office applications experience.
• Strong interest in railroad design.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Vienna, VA, United States

Freight Rail

Full‑time

Regular

Railway Design

January 5, 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.