Senior Track Engineer
Core
Lead the design and engineering of railroad track systems, including alignments, turnouts, rail, ties, ballast, and subgrade systems, while managing construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
Role type
Senior IC track engineer (railroad infrastructure)
Builds
Railroad track systems, yard layouts, and at-grade crossings
Domain
Transportation infrastructure / Civil engineering
Required skills
Railroad track design, AREMA standards, track geometry analysis, rail construction methods, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, project management, cost estimation
Preferred skills
Metra experience, Class I railroad experience, transit agency experience, design-build project experience, PMP certification, rail yard design, drainage systems
Technologies
AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRail Designer, GIS, survey tools
Responsibilities
Lead design of horizontal/vertical alignments, turnouts, crossovers, and track systems; Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents; Perform track geometry analysis and develop rehabilitation recommendations; Coordinate with civil, structural, signal, and transportation teams; Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; Mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities