Intermediate Rail Operations Analyst

Hatch Ltd.; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time away

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in White River Junction, VT, is seeking an Intermediate Rail Operations Analyst to simulate train performance with TrainOps, develop rail service plans, and lead studies on capacity and traction power.

You will guide analyses of travel times and network improvements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to software documentation for rail simulations. The role requires 3+ years in rail operations, familiarity with rail-simulation tools (RTC/OpenTrack/RailSim/OnTrack), and strong

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practical rail operations experience.
• Experience with rail simulation software (RTC/OpenTrack/RailSim/OnTrack) is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of rail systems, signals, and vehicles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Use Hatch’s TrainOps software to simulate train performance, evaluate rail network operations and capacity, and assess traction power systems.
• Manage the development of client rail service and operating plans, and support Operations and Maintenance Cost modeling work.
• Lead studies and analyses of travel time, rail system capacity, network improvements, traction power system performance and control line optimization.
• Author technical reports, mentor junior staff, and perform quality reviews.
• Support feature development and documentation for Hatch’s TrainOps rail simulation software for urban transit systems, commuter rail networks and mainline railroads.

Skills

Rail operations

TrainOps software

Data analysis

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

Berkeley RTC

OpenTrack

RailSim

OnTrack

Job description

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Intermediate Rail Operations Analyst

Date: Aug 5, 2026

Location: White River Junction, VT, US

Location:White River Junction,VT,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch, one of the nation’s most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is seeking to expand our rail operations team. We are seeking a an Intermediate Rail Operations Analyst in our White River Junction, VT office.

As successful candidate, you will:

• Use Hatch’s TrainOps® software to simulate train performance, evaluate rail network operations and capacity, and assess traction power systems.
• Manage the development of client rail service and operating plans, and support Operations and Maintenance Cost modeling work.
• Be responsible for leading studies and analyses of travel time, rail system capacity, network improvements, traction power system performance and control line optimization.
• Author technical reports, mentor junior staff, and perform quality reviews.
• Support feature development and documentation for Hatch’s TrainOps rail simulation software for urban transit systems, commuter rail networks and mainline (freight/passenger) railroads.

You bring to the role:

• Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in an applicable field. Relevant professional experience may be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.
• At least 3 years practical industry experience in rail operations, including service planning and operating plan development.
• Prior experience using rail simulation software such as Berkeley Simulation Systems’ RTC, OpenTrack, Systra’s RailSim and/or Transportation Decision System’s OnTrack software is desired but not required.
• Experience with rail operating rules development/interpretation and/or transportation systems management is desirable.
• Knowledge of rail systems, signals, and vehicles.
• Proficiency in office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work well in a team that is passionately committed to the pursuit of positive change.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• The opportunity to shape the future of transportation.
• Contribute to projects which reduce global carbon-emissions and congestion.

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Think globally, work locally
• Engaging work environment
• Profit Sharing

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Hatch is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

The benefits listed above apply to US-based, full-time permanent applicants only. Hatch reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.