Regional Lead – Rail Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership for railroad projects at a regional level and support strategic growth initiatives within the designated area.

• Oversee the planning, design, coordination, and execution of various rail projects, including industry tracks, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.

• Collaborate with railroad companies on a range of DOT and municipal public agency projects that involve railroad interfaces for at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.

• Act as a senior technical resource and advisor for rail design (geometry, material, etc.), grading, drainage, and associated infrastructure.

• Develop and enhance relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners throughout the region.

• Assist in business development efforts such as client engagement, proposal preparation, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.

• Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical direction to engineers, designers, and junior staff across various offices and project teams.

• Work in conjunction with Project Managers and regional leadership to assist with staffing strategies, resource planning, and operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and railroad standards.

• Lead the application and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development and execution.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and standardization of rail engineering and coordination practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the organization.

• Travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation/land development engineering projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships.

• Strong knowledge of design standards for tracks, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.

• Experience in mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across multiple projects or offices is preferred.

• Familiarity with CAD platforms and standard engineering software applications.

• Excellent skills in business development, communication, leadership, and organization.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with railroad staff, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.

• Capacity to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team culture.

• Willingness to travel regionally as necessary to support project delivery and client engagement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• 401(k) with a 50% match of contributions up to 6%.

• Opportunities for professional development, including in-house training.

• Paid membership in professional organizations and support for professional licensure.