Senior Rail Track Engineer

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, Senior Rail Track Engineer’s for our our offices in California (Sacramento and Irvine). The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

The Senior Rail Track Engineer will lead a quality production of track geometry design per client’s design standards and specifications, using either Micro Station InRoads, Micro Station Power Rail, Micro Station Openrail or AutoCAD Civil 3D design software. This position works closely with design engineering manager and track design manager to develop project specific documents, schedule of quantities, cost estimate, bid items, specifications, technical reports.

The preferred candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient and team oriented; possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; is willing to mentor and guide junior engineer staff; and is receptive to continuous improvements.

• Produce track geometry design plans and specification. design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and specifications
• Lead and provide a high-quality track geometry and track design on budget and schedule with a high level of customer satisfaction
• Manage the track plans production schedule and proactively forecast and communicate project development status
• Perform QA/QC on each deliverable per project specific QA/QC procedure and establish project quality expectations among team members
• Collaborate with track design manager to implement best practices related to track design and other disciplines.
• Conduct team meetings and attend project team meetings
• Draft and submit project work plan including schedule, budget and resource
• Support the design engineering manager and track design manager through the entire project
• Collaborate with other disciplines during project design phase (e.g. Design Principle, Detail Design)
• Supervise and mentor junior engineer staff and provide input on their performance while serving as track design lead role
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineer staff
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate project team members
• Support planning and reviewing of project schedule
• Support International Group Railway Department in overseas projects
• Understanding of project contract, project design standards, client’s standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in track geometry and track design
• Experience with local and national standards (AREMA, CPUC, etc). Knowledge of High-Speed Rail standards is a plus
• Experience with local public authorities (Metrolink, LA Metro, Amtrak, CAHSR, etc)
• Proficiency with either Micro Station Inroads, Micro Station Power Rail, Micro Station Openrail or AutoCAD Civil 3D design
• P.E license in California and other states is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office
• Experience with Primavera, Project Wise, BIM and 3D modeling software is a plus
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

(To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

• Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
• Analytical – Uses sound…