Rail and Transit Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

HDR's Rail and Transit Engineer will: serve as a project manager or task leader for rail and transit projects of various sizes and complexity, from site feasibility analysis to final design, including construction phase; serve in a technical role, preparing detailed engineering designs for railway infrastructure, as well as track alignments and special track work, in accordance with quality objectives and regulations, laws, and standards; evaluate technical alternatives, resolving technical issues and interfacing with other disciplines; prepare cost estimates; prepare and review scopes, budgets and schedules; write reports and technical memorandums; coordinate with subconsultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget; manage day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client; implement project quality plans; and oversee the work of junior engineers, engineers-in-training, and technical staff.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and 4 years' experience in transit engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensure (from any US jurisdiction).
• Required experience must include experience in: railway geometric design, InRoads, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• NOTE: All HDR positions in the US may be subject to background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing.

Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $117,083 - $146,055 annually.

Location of Employment: 1601 Utica Ave S, Suite 600, St. Louis Park, MN 55416.

How to Apply: Apply online at