Senior Transportation Engineer

Senior Rail and Transit Engineer (Track Lead)

Also open to candidates based in Fairfax, VA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and King of Prussia, PA

We are seeking a Senior Rail and Transit Engineer to join a well-established rail and transit practice supporting complex passenger and freight rail projects across the Mid-Atlantic.

This role is for a senior track engineer who leads rail track design, guides technical teams, and collaborates with public agencies and rail owners on high-visibility infrastructure programs.

The focus is on hands-on technical leadership in rail and transit track engineering.

• Lead rail and transit track design from project initiation to final delivery
• Serve as the technical lead or task lead on passenger and freight rail projects
• Oversee the preparation and review of track alignments, profiles, cross-sections, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure compliance with AREMA standards, FRA guidance, and agency-specific requirements
• Coordinate internal engineering teams to ensure accuracy, constructability, and adherence
• Support design-build efforts by collaborating with contractors to address field conditions and sequencing challenges
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients and agency partners
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposals, and technical interviews
• Mentor junior engineers and foster long-term technical development within the rail group

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Sixteen or more years of experience in rail or transit track design
• Active Professional Engineer license in Maryland or ability to obtain one via reciprocity; additional Mid-Atlantic licensure is a plus
• Demonstrated experience delivering passenger and/or freight rail projects
• Strong working knowledge of AREMA standards and rail design practices
• Proficiency in Bentley tools, including Micro Station V8i, InRoads, and Open Rail Designer
• Experience coordinating with public agencies, transit authorities, or rail owners
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead technical teams

• Experience serving as a track discipline lead or subject matter expert
• Design-build project experience
• Experience mentoring and reviewing work produced by junior and mid-level engineers

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This search is confidential. Additional details will be shared during initial conversations with qualified candidates.