Sr. Track Engineer

GFT • Lower Providence Township, PA

9d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join its Transportation Team in Audubon, Pennsylvania. The role follows a remote or hybrid work model, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The position supports transit and freight rail projects, working with multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of assignments and helping maintain existing client relationships. The successful candidate will bring extensive transit and freight rail design experience and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

The Senior Track Engineer serves as a lead track engineer and technical specialist, providing team leadership and expertise while keeping projects within allocated schedules and budgets. The role also includes planning and supervising the work of junior engineers and technicians, mentoring and recruiting staff, and conducting independent reviews of major projects. The employee is expected to maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing learning and participation in professional organizations such as AREMA.

This is a full-time position with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $160,000–$200,000, dependent on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Civil Engineering field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience designing major transit and freight rail engineering transportation projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong experience working with transit agencies and/or Class 1 Railroads.
• Ability to lead civil and track aspects on multiple assignments.
• Strong experience preparing plans, specifications, estimates, construction phasing, and construction schedules.
• Extensive working knowledge of OpenRail Designer and Civil3D platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and various engineering and scheduling software.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, seek to learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects.
• Ensure projects are completed within allocated time and budget.
• Provide team leadership and technical expertise.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of junior engineers and technicians serving as project support staff.
• Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and serve as a positive role model.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies such as AREMA.
• Serve as a technical specialist for the organization in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform independent reviews of major projects.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on transit and rail projects and assist in maintaining existing client relationships.
• Lead civil and track aspects on multiple assignments.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Access to internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior