Transit Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Transit Engineer to join our team. This role serves in a technical capacity, working under the direction of a Project Manager. You will oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers, prepare detailed engineering designs for rail projects, and take responsibility for project involvement, from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase. You will also perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role, under the direction of a Project Manager
• Oversee the work of EITs and Junior Project Engineers
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for rail projects
• Take responsibility for project involvement, ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in transportation design - transit projects
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the NY Metropolitan Area
• Bachelor's degree
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• MS Office software experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years' experience in transportation design - transit projects Preference given to candidates currently residing in the NY Metropolitan Area
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting MS Office software experience Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including 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

Pay

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.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Transit Engineering

Job Posting

Jun 29, 2026

What We Believe

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Transit Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Our Commitment

• 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.