Sr Civil Track Engineer

AECOM•Fresno, CA

2h•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking to hire an experienced and motivated Sr Track & Civil Engineer within our Wasco/Fresno, CA Offices. Under the direction of the Rail Infrastructure Manager, the Senior Track & Civil Engineer provides advanced engineering support for track and civil infrastructure design & construction and delivery on the Track & Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) segment of the California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Authority standards, integration across multi-disciplinary systems, and alignment with design, construction, and operational requirements. The position requires independent judgment, technical leadership, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, or a related field
Professional Engineering (PE) license in civil engineering, especially with rail or transportation infrastructure focus
Experience working on large-scale rail infrastructure programs, particularly within the California High Speed Rail project or similar high speed rail programs
Familiarity with AREMA, FRA regulations, and California public works standards.
Experience working in a program management or design-build environment.
Strong coordination skills involving multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Advanced technical knowledge of track alignment, civil design, and rail systems interfaces
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex program environment
Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews of trackwork, alignment, civil works, and associated infrastructure designs for compliance with CHSR criteria and applicable standards (AREMA, FRA, etc.).
Evaluate contractor submittments, RFIs, and design packages for completeness, constructability, and adherence to project requirements.
Provide recommendations to resolve design issues, technical conflicts, and field coordination challenges.
Coordinate track and civil interfaces with structures, systems (O&M, signaling), utilities, and roadway elements.
Support interdisciplinary integration across TSCC and adjacent contracts to ensure continuity and system performance.
Collaborate with design-build contractors, consultants, and Authority stakeholders.
Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, change evaluation, and technical clarification.
Review construction methods, sequencing plans, and quality documentation related to track and civil works.
Participate in site visits and technical inspections as needed.
Ensure all engineering outputs meet CHSR Authority design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Support development and enforcement of quality management processes and engineering best practices.
Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to track and civil design and construction.
Prepare technical memoranda, review comments, and engineering assessments.
Track and report on technical issues, risks, and resolution status.
Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with program requirements.