Chief Engineer

Overview

Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America’s rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers’ challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people-first organization, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support.

We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives. Our mission is to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for residents, passengers, and partner companies. We do more than just provide services – we are constantly innovating and staying abreast of industry developments to help our customers succeed. Join us in our shared goal of keeping America moving and ensuring customer satisfaction in an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Apply now and become a part of our exciting journey!

The Chief Engineer role is vital to our mission of providing outstanding engineering services to the rail industry. This position requires a visionary leader who can drive technical excellence and foster a collaborative, innovative work environment. The Chief Engineer at Rail Pros is a senior technical and strategic leader responsible for advancing the company’s engineering practice, ensuring high-quality delivery of rail engineering solutions, and driving profitable growth across the engineering lines of service.

As a critical member of the leadership team, the Chief Engineer champions technical excellence, operational integrity, and client satisfaction while fostering innovation and professional development within Rail Pros’ engineering organization. In this role, the Chief Engineer also serves as a visible, external-facing leader building and strengthening client relationships, representing Rail Pros’ technical capabilities, and advancing the firm’s engineering services with freight, passenger, and transit clients across North America.

• Guide and support Lines of Service to ensure that they have the technical capabilities and resources to meet Company objectives
• Directly manage Line of Service Leaders across all engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive and effective team operations
• Guide and support implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of Company Quality Management System
• Lead Regional Quality Managers who are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Company Design Quality Plan for each Region
• Guide, advise, and assist Project Delivery System (PDS) Team in maintaining the PDS to stay current with best practices
• Maintain Engineering Standard Operating Procedures
• Continuously evaluate and refine engineering processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to optimize project workflows and outcomes
• Arrange and conduct training programs on technical subjects to enhance the skills and knowledge of engineering staff
• Provide ongoing consulting with Project Managers and Discipline Leaders as requested
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, integrating relevant advancements into training curricula
• Keep up-to-date with the latest engineering standards, software, techniques, and methods, working with lines of service to implement or communicate them
• Support major business pursuits by providing technical expertise and strategic insights during proposal development and client presentations
• Identify and capitalize on new opportunities for growth within the rail industry, expanding the company's market presence
• Actively advance Rail Pros’ engineering services by serving as a visible technical ambassador at industry conferences, professional forums, and client events, presenting project experience, technical innovations, and best practices that position Rail Pros as a leading rail engineering service provider
• Promote Rail Pros’ technical capabilities through thought leadership, including conference presentations, panel participation, technical papers, and industry…