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.
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 locomotive shop that services rolling stock, or state-of-the-art intermodal facility that incorporates future technologies, you will have created something that matters.
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!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAs an employee-owner in this Senior Rail Facilities Engineer / Architect role, we'll count on you to:
Technical- Lead freight rail facility and infrastructure design projects.
- Oversee the design development and documentation of sketches, exhibits, technical drawings, calculations, and specifications to confirm technical accuracy and version control.
- Apply relevant codes, regulations, and standards to confirm compliance and intent within project designs.
- Lead quality control and assurance processes by following established guidelines.
- Review project deliverables and provide feedback to team members.
- Review cost estimates and material takeoffs for accurate project planning and budgeting.
- Oversee contractor submittals, including shop drawings and RFIs, to verify design compliance
Field- Oversee field assessments to evaluate existing infrastructure and document conditions.
- Travel as needed for site visits, team coordination, and inspection activities.
- Perform on-site construction inspections to confirm work is executed in accordance with design documents.
Other- Obtain and maintain required certifications, including eRailSafe and railroad safety training credentials.
- Assist in proposal writing, providing technical expertise, scope development, and hours/fee estimates.
- Participate in business development meetings and interviews with clients.
- Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Embrace constructive feedback and mentorship opportunities to strengthen technical and professional skills.
- Commit to continuous learning and professional development to grow within the role.
- Mentorship, feedback, and guidance to entry-level and mid-level design staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 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'
- Master's degree in engineering, Industrial Architecture, Business Administration, or related field
- 10-20 years of experience in design and/or construction inspection, preferably with freight rail, industrial, and/or transit facility projects
- Active membership and participation in an industry association (e.g. AREMA)
- Ability to manage design tasks
- Proficiency with computer-aided design software (Revit, AutoCAD)
- Experience with project management principles and basic accounting principles
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership skills, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment with various teams
- A dedication to on-going professional development, openness to embracing new challenges, and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture
- Literacy with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, OneNote), and PDF editing software (Revu Bluebeam)
- Local candidates are preferred
- *LI-SM1
We've already earned National ACEC awards for: the West Colton Flyover Structures which eliminated one of the largest bottlenecks in US history with an innovative first-of-its-kind flyover, the HDR-patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Program Management project where we worked with the port to right-size and more efficiently adapt to evolving industry demands. You could help us bring home the next one.
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.
Join us to collaborate with a global team, grow your career and work on amazing projects!
QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in architecture, industrial design or related
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial design, facility planning, equipment layout, building mechanical or plumbing design, or work flow analysis
- Power user of Revit and AutoCAD
- Command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)
