Chief Rail Engineering & Safety Officer

South Shore Line; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health club stipend

Medical benefits

Railroad Retirement benefits

Executive leadership opportunities

Job summary

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), operator of the South Shore Line, seeks a Chief Engineering Officer to lead the Engineering Department with hands-on field leadership, shaping safety, inspections, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of track, structures, line, and signal assets.

This executive role drives risk identification before failures, ensures safe operations, and partners with senior leaders on capital projects, with a focus on safe work practices over

Job description

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), operator of the South Shore Line, seeks a Chief Engineering Officer to lead the Engineering Department with hands-on field leadership, shaping safety, inspections, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of track, structures, line, and signal assets.

This executive role drives risk identification before failures, ensures safe operations, and partners with senior leaders on capital projects, with a focus on safe work practices over