Track Engineer

RailWorks•New York, NY

1d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Track Engineer will support rail-transit projects, ensure design quality, integrate interdisciplinary requirements, conduct field inspections. This role involves collaborating with team managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and clients to ensure adherence to the highest standards of engineering excellence.

Requirements

Bachelors degree(or equivalent experience/education)
Professional Engineer (PE) License
5+ years of experience in rail transit signaling and train control systems(or equivalent experience/education)
Knowledge and proficiency in MTA New York City Transit Design and Engineering including commuter/heavy rail criteria, specifically with Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad or New Jersey Transit criteria
Proficiency in Light Rail Track Design and Engineering
Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines, track geometry, various Rail-Transit client requirements/standards, and the Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build process
Experience developing client focused design criteria that will drive calculations towards the production of real-world track geometry and components that will then undergo applicable QA/QC review and validation
Experience with leading the presentation of track data/findings and explaining such information to a non-track or non-technical audience.
Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend site meetings. Ability to be ROW safety trained and meet FRA criteria to be on active railroad sites
Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
Physically able to navigate construction sites (standing, climbing, stooping, crouching)
Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments

Nice To Haves

Amtrak Track Training
CSX Track Training
MTA Track Training
OSHA 30

Responsibilities

Engage in Rail-Transit projects across all design stages from conceptual to final completion.
Support the design development and delivery of high-quality technical products for track projects.
Orchestrate the integration of interdisciplinary structural, site/civil, and architectural requirements with track plans.
Conduct rigorous QC reviews and provide authoritative approval for track designs prepared by other team members.
Formulate precise budget estimates and schedules for the track engineering components of projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely delivery.
Execute comprehensive field track inspections and develop stringent testing requirements, maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
Manage multiple projects within the Right of Way (ROW), collaborating effectively with other track staff to ensure seamless project execution and coordination.
Understanding of turnout componentry/special track work and its functionality, and its design and typical procurement process