Senior Rail Engineer

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Our global team is looking for a success-oriented Senior Rail Engineer that will be a key player in the continued growth of HDR’s freight rail program.The freight rail network is a vital link in our national and global supply chain markets. Your work at HDR results in critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people. Whether it is a traditional railroad structure across a major river, or an engineering marvel that redefines freight mobility at historic bottlenecks, you will have created something that matters.HDR Senior Rail Engineers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work 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!Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR is currently seeking a Senior Rail Engineer to join our Fort Worth, TX office.In the role of Senior Engineer Rail, we'll count on you to : Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad or civil engineering design projects, and other offices to support the Freight Rail Market Sector and other market sectors as needed.Support Project Managers by leading or participating in marketing and contracting activities.Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and cost estimating activities.Perform railroad and / or civil engineering / design planning, analysis, and design aspects of rail and rail-related transportation projects.Lead and / or perform detailed QC reviews of projects.Support Project Managers by leading, or participating in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.Attend industry events and represent HDR as needed.Mentor younger staff and support technical development.Periodic travel for client visits, site visits, field assessments and construction inspections, as needed.Supervise junior staff performance of engineering tasks.Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.Provide leadership across technical disciplines.Perform other duties as needed.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.Minimum 10 years' experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects.Professional Engineering (PE) License.Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public.Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects.Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Software).An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.Preferred QualificationsMinimum 10 years' experience in civil design experience with at least 5 years within the railway engineering industry and 2 years within managing railway or civil projects.Proven, hands-on experience in all aspects of railroad and / or civil design projects.Skilled in railroad horizontal and vertical alignments, earthwork modeling, drainage design, and plan production.Knowledge of railroad analysis programs, and railroad and / or civil design software.Experience working with AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering and / or other railroad design guidelines, specifications, and criteria.Demonstrated leadership, strong communication, organizational, listening, mentoring and project management skills.Desire to advance technical and management skills to support the growth of the section and work within a collaborative team.Ability to handle multiple assignments and work in a team environment with various teams.Experience using OpenRoads / OpenRail or other BIM Software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Geopak, etc.) and proficiency using MicroStation.Construction inspection or construction management experience is a plus.Why HDRAt 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.Primary Location United States-Texas-Fort WorthSchedule Full-timeEmployee Status RegularBusiness Class Railway DesignJob Posting Apr 16, 2024At 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.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr