Railway Engineering Advisory Services Leader

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.Primary ResponsibilitiesIn the role of Railway Engineering Advisory Services Leader, we'll count on you to:Project Delivery Leads and coordinates with interdisciplinary teams and liaises with Freight Rail Market Sector Advisory Services, Railway Design Business Class, as well as Ports & Marine and Industrial Market Sectors Serves in a lead technical role for the planning, analysis, conceptual design and operation models of rail projects, including developing capital cost budgets and preliminary schedules Manage and support the management of planning projects and feasibility studies, including developing and managing scopes and budgets Support the development of financial models and economic Business Case Analyses to assess and progress project feasibility Collaborate with other HDR service areas including Transportation Planning, Environmental & Permitting, Data Acquisition, Strategic Communications, Economics, Data Acquisition, ROW/RES and Utility Coordination Work with a variety of clients, including railroads, industries, ports and governments, and with the HDR staff who serve those clientsBusiness Development Grow the Advisory Services functional area by developing and enacting client development plans to define and drive strategies for select clients. Support client engagement and client management planning, with Transportation Business Group leadership. Engage Market Sector/Area Client Development staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives identified during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings. Lead marketing efforts and support project pursuits in Advisory Services and support marketing efforts in other market sectors Increase HDR’s visibility in the railway development projects and public private partnership spaces by actively participating in strategic state and national organizations.Track upcoming project opportunities and collaborate on project pursuits.Corporate Develop and enact a streamlined approach and process for Advisory Services for rail related projects. Mentor staff to assume elevated responsibilities Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10+ years railway design experience; P.E. license is preferred Understanding railroad business, particularly operations and factors affecting operating and maintenance expenses Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of railway design projects Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD and MicroStation Familiarity with railway operations and railway business fundamentals Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams Project management skills Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in railway engineering and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must Willing to travel as neededRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum 5 years project management experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $148,533 - $212,190 ; Minnesota: $141, 782 - $202,545; Illinois: $148,533 - $212,190 Primary Location:United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations:United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, Canada-Alberta-Calgary, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry:Freight Rail Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Railway Design Job Posting:Apr 29, 2026At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.