Lead Track Engineer — Rail Design & Project Leadership

WSP; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Supervising Track Engineer to provide design leadership for rail and transit projects from planning through construction. You will lead design teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure QA/QC and safety standards are met.

This role requires PE licensure, 7–10 years in rail, and proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and OpenRail. You will mentor junior staff and manage schedules for project-specific needs with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior transit and rail experience.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Proficient with transit and rail engineering principles, practices and processes.
• Proven ability to deliver railroad and transit design projects as lead designer.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of infrastructure planning, design, and construction management including rehabilitation and new design projects.
• High level of self-leadership with attention to detail and prioritization.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight and guide junior team members with QA/QC compliance.
• Proficiency with technical writing and design software tools (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRail).
• Commitment to safety and company policies.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for track design and integration of railroad and transit projects.
• Coordinate and lead engineering efforts across planning to construction and maintenance.
• Establish relationships with clients and market WSP services to rail agencies.
• Mentor younger engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

lead designer

QA/QC

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRail

technical writing

verbal communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRail

Job description

WSP in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Supervising Track Engineer to provide design leadership for rail and transit projects from planning through construction. You will lead design teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure QA/QC and safety standards are met.

This role requires PE licensure, 7–10 years in rail, and proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and OpenRail. You will mentor junior staff and manage schedules for project-specific needs with occasional travel.