Technical Manager - Rail Transit

Michael Baker International•Cleveland, OH

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Technical Manager, Rail Track, in a full-time remote or hybrid work environment, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. The successful candidate will focus on rail transportation projects. This position will require close coordination with the technical staff and various technical professionals dispersed within Michael Baker International’s remote staff and various offices. The successful candidate will prepare, direct and manage layouts of railroad track alignments for both passenger/commuter and freight rail for rail and transit and multi-discipline project teams, mentor staff engineers, help to develop Michael Baker’s Rail and Transit practice, participate in marketing existing clients and growing new clients, and will have a contributing role in the rail and transit leadership organization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
PE license is required.
15+ years of demonstrated experience on various types of rail projects, to include design and plan development of rail projects is required.
Candidate must have thorough knowledge of and practical experience applying AREMA.
Must possess excellent client management skills and be able to enhance and develop solid client relationships.
Proven experience in working on multiple projects concurrently, managing project deadlines and on-time submittals.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent verbal, interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
Ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
NCEES record is a plus.
Previously demonstrated project experience with Class I Railroad design and Commuter/Transit Agencies preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading a team for complex project delivery
Demonstrated adaptation to and integration of new technologies into the workplace.
Member of an AREMA Committee in good standing
Possess high initiative and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to project development with project team members, clients, contractors and review agencies.
Strong relationships with Class I Railroad(s) and Commuter/Transit Agencies and understanding of coordination requirements and preferences.
Master’s degree in Railroad Engineering
Experience working for Class I railroad in design and construction.

Responsibilities

Actively participating in technology advancement, identifying technology for strategic implementation
Disseminating industry information internally to advance staff knowledge
Encouraging the promotion of the company through trade publications, awards, and conference presentations
Assisting in the development of Design Standards and Best Practices with rail track leaders
Performing Design Reviews and QA/QC reviews
Engaging with relevant industry committees
Leading evaluation and implementation of innovative technical solutions for internal project teams and clients.
Designing, directing and/or managing rail-related components of passenger rail, freight rail and commuter rail projects.
Developing and overseeing the design of track alignments, including special track work such as turnouts, crossovers and diamond crossings.
Preparing or reviewing geometric details of track alignments including horizontal and vertical curve data.
Preparing or directing detailed engineering plans using the various Bentley software products (Microstation and OpenRail)
Playing an integral part in the development and review of plans, specifications and cost estimates for Rail Design projects.
Assisting with large multi-disciplinary design teams and leading younger staff on a variety of project tasks
Engineering investigations including feasibility and type studies with cost and risk analysis
Performing railroad track inspections and other site inspections during construction and maintenance projects to determine if they are within tolerance levels established by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), AREMA, and other applicable regulations.
Coordinating with multiple disciplines for conformance to design criteria, standards and code requirements.
Mentoring and advising staff regarding various FRA, AREMA, Class I Railroad and Passenger/Commuter Railroad requirements and preferences.
Developing webinars to share internally and externally to drive technical excellence.
Actively engage in building and fostering personal relationships with the staff.
Remain in communications with leadership and be the technical link between the local offices and the larger rail practice effectively becoming a trusted advisor for the track group.
Strive to be able to point staff in the right direction for resolution, in other words, the Technical Manager will have intimate awareness of track design resources and maintain an expansive network throughout the company.