HDR · 20 hours ago
Senior Rail / Track Engineer
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Senior Rail / Track Engineer, you will manage client and design-team interactions for various rail projects, serve as a technical expert, and oversee project planning and execution.
ArchitectureConsulting
Hiring Manager
Meisha Jackson, CIR
Responsibilities
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
Be able to 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads 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
Preferred
Experience working with AREMA's Manual for Railway Engineering and other railroad design specifications is a plus
Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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