Freight Rail Market Sector Lead

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Thats why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world.

That ideas inspire positive change.

That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.

And that small details yield important realizations.

Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR has an opportunity for a strategic-minded freight rail leader motivated by great projects and highly technical teams.

The  Alaska Freight Rail Market Sector Lead will direct the operations of the freight rail practice in Alaska including leading technical work and marketing.

Specifically, this individual will be an integral part of the leadership team and will be responsible to develop business, manage and deliver projects, be the local freight rail subject matter expert, develop staff, and respond to client needs.

This is a seller/doer position and requires an individual with a strong character of self-motivation, nimble technical capability, and team leadership. Ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of Class I, Regional, and Short-line freight railroads and passenger railroads, including market direction.

The Rail Lead is responsible for partnering with area and regional leadership to develop and execute rail market strategies in Alaska. Duties include managing the assembly of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages for a wide variety of projects (bridges, track, facilities) as well as understanding the planning and environmental process.

The Rail Lead will plan, organize and supervise project work involving a large multidisciplinary staff.

The candidate will have expertise in at least one area of system planning and operations, bridges and structures design, track design, etc.

with a working knowledge of other disciplines and ability to coordinate effectively with other technical experts within HDR’s Freight Rail Market Sector matrix.

The Rail Lead will be viewed as a key individual to serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with other state and private entities which may require the rail design services of HDR in the future.

Specific marketing duties include market opportunity assessment, client management, technical and marketing team coordination, staff growth and development, and improvement of technical competencies of market sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Civil PE license with 6+ years of experience in rail engineering and/or planning services for major transportation infrastructure development.
• Experience with capital programs from planning through design and construction
• Existing client relationships with rail agencies, or other private entities, and proven track record of success in this area. 
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word Excel Project) as well as design software (Microstation/Inroads, AutoCAD/LDD or Civil 3D, and/or structural analysis)
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations.

  Strong relationships within the Alaska market.

• Proven success managing and mentoring staff.
• Masters of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Alaska PE or SE license or ability to obtain.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isnt only about who you work for; its 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 others 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.