About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of a Rail Engineer/ Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of intercity passenger, commuter, transit, and freight (all classes included Class I and Shortline) projects.
• Coordinate the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects at various stages in the project lifecycle including planning and environmental process; preliminary design and final design; 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.
• Be able to plan, organize and supervise work of medium-sized staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager or Task Lead on projects as needed; experience managing project budgets and project invoicing.
• Serve as point of contact between the client and HDR on your assigned projects; help develop client marketing plans, develop and maintain client relationships, preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects.
• PE license
• Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects, with exposure to and general knowledge of all major disciplines of a rail project (track, traction power, signal, drainage, and structures).
• Specialization in and detailed technical knowledge of at least one major discipline of a typical rail project preferred.
• General knowledge of regulations governing railroads and construction impacts on active railways preferred.
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Knowledge of specific computer software relevant to the applicant's area of specialization.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.