Railroad Operations Coordinator - Gateway

Company Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Operations Coordinator to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). We work in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long‑term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new, two‑track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, and the full rehabilitation of the existing 113‑year‑old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

• Act as the primary liaison between the GDC, Amtrak, freight rail operators, and other stakeholders to facilitate coordination and communication.
• Ensure all parties are aligned on project schedules, operational requirements, and rail access needs, minimizing disruptions to existing rail services.
• Develop and manage schedules for track access, work windows, and rail service interruptions in coordination with Amtrak and freight rail operators.
• Ensure all project activities near or on active rail lines adhere to established safety and operational standards.
• Leverage extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities, such as rail movement, scheduling, and labor requirements.
• This role requires in‑depth expertise in railroad operations, safety compliance, and labor coordination, as well as the ability to navigate complex interactions between construction needs and existing rail operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 15‑20 years previous experience coordinating operations for Amtrak and/or freight rail projects.
• Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and industry regulations related to railroad operations and safety.

• Demonstrated, in‑depth knowledge of railroad operations, including experience with safety compliance and labor coordination.
• Proven ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with multiple parties, particularly within complex rail environments.
• Experience developing and managing track access schedules, work windows, and service interruptions.
• Extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics, enabling technical guidance on rail project activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address and resolve operational conflicts.
• High attention to detail, particularly with safety and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to a multi‑stakeholder environment.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $215,000.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.