Rail Engineering Director

AECOM • Sacramento, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Rail Engineering Director to work out of our Sacramento office . This role is open to remote work. JOB SUMMARY: This role will support planning, sustainability, environmental, and engineering efforts from project conception through construction. Oversees design document consistency and compliance, advises on environmental strategy, and ensures regulatory adherence. Collaborates with Construction and Rail Operations on system policies, station design, and alignments.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering, transportation, or related discipline.
• 25 years of relevant experience and 8 years of leadership
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with high-speed rail projects in a senior leadership capacity.
• Familiarity with advanced rail maintenance technologies and sustainable design practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder project environments.
• Proven expertise in planning and managing large-scale rail maintenance facilities.
• Strong understanding of rail vehicle servicing operations and requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, including FRA and California requirements.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive technical documents and plans.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Client, Design Builders, PCM teams, and third-party utilities or railroads, attend meetings, review project documents, report on discovered utility/railroad issues
• Report on discovered utility/railroad issues and participate in issue resolution
• Prepare status reports, maintain tracking log for issues and resolutions

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees