Senior Rail Facilities Engineer / Architect

Description

• Review project deliverables and provide feedback to team members.
• Oversee field assessments to evaluate existing infrastructure and document conditions.
• Assist in proposal writing, providing technical expertise, scope development, and hours/fee estimates.
• Lead quality control and assurance processes by following established guidelines.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications, including eRailSafe and railroad safety training credentials.
• Perform onsite construction inspections to confirm work is executed in accordance with design documents.
• Mentorship, feedback, and guidance to entrylevel and midlevel design staff.
• Participate in business development meetings and interviews with clients.
• Oversee the design development and documentation of sketches, exhibits, technical drawings, calculations, and specifications to confirm technical accuracy and version control.
• Travel as needed for site visits, team coordination, and inspection activities.
• Oversee contractor submittals, including shop drawings and RFIs, to verify design compliance
• Review cost estimates and material takeoffs for accurate project planning and budgeting.
• Apply relevant codes, regulations, and standards to confirm compliance and intent within project designs.
• Lead freight rail facility and infrastructure design projects.

Requirements

We invite you to build your transportation career at HDR. Our global team is looking for an experienced, success-oriented Senior Rail Facilities Engineer / Architect that will contribute to the success of HDR’s freight rail facilities program. In this role, you will be exposed to a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects that involve yard offices, mechanical shops, maintenance buildings, structural platforms and canopies, fueling facilities, storage facilities, process piping systems, electrical distribution, site lighting, site/civil infrastructure, pavement, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.

• Proficiency with computeraided design software (Revit, AutoCAD)
• 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
• Literacy with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, OneNote), and PDF editing software (Revu Bluebeam)
• Active membership and participation in an industry association (e.g. AREMA)
• Master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Architecture, Business Administration, or related field
• Local candidates are preferred
• 1020 years of experience in design and/or construction inspection, preferably with freight rail, industrial, and/or transit facility projects
• Experience with project management principles and basic accounting principles
• Ability to manage design tasks
• Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment with various teams
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial architecture, or related field, with Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license; candidates who do not possess a Professional Engineer license or are not a Registered Architect will be titled 'Senior Rail Facilities Designer'

Benefits

We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a "whole you" perspective.

Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are.

HDR Senior Rail Facilities Engineers / Architects thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply!

• Embrace constructive feedback and mentorship opportunities to strengthen technical and professional skills.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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