Senior Rail Engineer
$135,000–$185,000 year
HybridIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead Southern California rail design projects from concept through final delivery, utilizing CAD software to create detailed drawings, plans, and layouts for rail infrastructure. Apply technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, develop construction cost estimates, and ensure designs meet quality standards and client expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including national rail design staff, to align efforts and share best practices across offices. Mentor junior engineers in technical skills and leadership development while guiding staff to successfully deliver project-related deliverables. Oversee scopes, budgets, and schedules for project assignments and participate in proposal development to secure professional services.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in CAD software (Microstation, InRail/InRoads)
- Knowledge of rail industry regulations, codes, and standards
- Ability to direct and lead engineers and designers to successfully deliver PS&E, from concept to final design, and other project related deliverables
- Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program
- EIT Required
- 10+ years of prior experience
- Ability to lead multiple rail design projects at the same time
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and manage your work plan to meet overall quality, budgets, and schedules
Desired Qualifications
- Microstation Connect, OpenRail experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) in CA or ability to obtain shortly after joining our team
- Experience leading technical rail design teams
- Member of a professional practice organization, national board member or officer, or national technical or policy committee member
- Willingness to teach design skills and topics to junior staff
- Participate in project meetings and present technical aspects of engineering tasks with clarity and professionalism
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead through clear, effective communication within the team and across departments
- Ability to work collaboratively within teams, both national and local
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools
- Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
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