Regional Rail Engineer

Requirements Must have

• We require a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• We require at least 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, or transportation/land development engineering.
• We require a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• We need proven experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering efforts and managing client relationships.
• We need a strong grasp of design standards for track, at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
• We prefer experience mentoring technical staff and guiding engineering teams across multiple projects or offices.
• We expect familiarity with CAD platforms and standard engineering software.
• We need strong business development, communication, leadership, and organizational capabilities.
• We need the ability to collaborate effectively with railroad personnel, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• We require the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• We need willingness to travel regionally as needed to support project delivery and client engagement.

• We provide regional leadership for railroad projects and help drive strategic growth initiatives within the assigned region.
• We lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail projects such as industry track, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.
• We coordinate with railroad companies on DOT and municipal public agency projects involving at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
• We serve as a senior technical advisor on rail design, grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
• We build and maintain strong relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners across the region.
• We support business development through client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
• We mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
• We collaborate with Project Managers and regional leaders on staffing, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
• We coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and railroad standards.
• We implement and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures throughout project development and delivery.
• We help advance and standardize rail engineering practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the company.
• We travel periodic for client meetings, site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.
• We perform additional duties as needed.

We are Horrocks, a transportation-focused company that values people as our greatest resource and takes responsibility for the communities where we live and work. This full-time Regional Lead - Rail Engineer role is based in Charlotte, NC and offers a competitive salary of $140,000 to $200,000 per year.

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• generous paid time off
• a 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%
• professional development opportunities with in-house training
• paid professional organization membership and licensure

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.