Regional Lead – Rail Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Provide leadership in the region for railroad projects while supporting strategic growth initiatives within the designated area.

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

• Collaborate with railroad companies on projects involving at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings in conjunction with DOT and municipal public agencies.

• Act as a senior technical resource and advisor in rail design, grading, drainage, and related infrastructure matters.

• Foster and enhance relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry collaborators.

• Assist in business development efforts, which include client engagement, proposal creation, project pursuits, industry organization involvement, and conferences.

• Mentor, guide, and provide technical support to engineers, designers, and junior staff across various offices and project teams.

• Work alongside Project Managers and regional leadership on staffing, resource management, and operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and railroad standards.

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of QA/QC throughout the project development and delivery phases.

• Promote the standardization of rail engineering, coordination, design, and project execution practices.

• 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.

• A minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation/land development engineering projects.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

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

• Strong grasp of design standards applicable to track, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.

• Preferred experience in mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across various projects or offices.

• Familiarity with CAD platforms and standard engineering software applications.

• Excellent business development, communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.

• Capability to effectively collaborate with railroad personnel, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

• Willingness to travel regionally as necessary to facilitate project delivery and client interactions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• 401(k): 50% matching contribution up to 6%.

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

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