Regional Lead – Rail Engineer

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Collaborate with railroad companies on Department of Transportation (DOT) and municipal public agency projects that involve at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.

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

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

• Assist in business development activities, including client interaction, proposal preparation, project pursuits, participation in industry organizations, and conferences.

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

• Work together with Project Managers and regional leadership on staffing, resource planning, and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to guarantee compliance with regulatory and railroad standards.

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist in the development and standardization of rail engineering practices, coordination, design, and project delivery methods.

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

• Carry out 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.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

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

• Strong comprehension of design standards for tracks, 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.

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

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

• Capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Generous paid time off.

• 401(k): 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.