Regional Lead – Rail Engineer

SC Works Trident; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Horrocks seeks a Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to guide its rail practice across multiple U.S. regions. You will provide technical leadership, drive project delivery, and manage key client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of rail experience, a PE license, and a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and growing the business. Travel regionally is required; familiarity with CAD and standard engineering software is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of rail, transit, railroad infrastructure experience.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support growth within the assigned region.
• Lead planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail projects (tracks, terminals, yards, etc.).
• Coordinate with railroad companies for DOT and municipal projects involving rail interfaces.
• Serve as senior technical resource for rail design, drainage, and related infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on staffing and resource planning.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Occupation: Transportation Engineers Location: Charlotte, NC - 28278 Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Posted: 08/28/2026

Positions available: 1 Source: Trilon Group Web Site: www.trilongroup.com Onsite / Remote: Work at home all of the time

Job #: jo_2015374645

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to help lead and grow our rail practice across multiple regions throughout the United States. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, supporting business development efforts, managing key client relationships, and overseeing successful delivery of rail projects across a regional portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in railroad engineering and project delivery, along with demonstrated leadership and experience managing teams, mentoring staff, developing business, and supporting regional growth initiatives. This position will play a key role in expanding Horrocks’ rail presence, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring consistent project execution and quality across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support strategic growth initiatives within the assigned region.
• Lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of a variety of rail projects including industry track, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.
• Coordinate with railroad companies for the delivery of a variety of DOT and municipal public agency projects involving railroad interface for at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor for rail design (geometry, material, etc.), grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners across the region.
• Support business development activities including client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to engineers, designers, and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and regional leadership to support staffing strategies, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and railroad standards.
• Lead implementation and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development and delivery.
• Support the continued development and standardization of rail engineering and coordination practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the company.
• Travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation / land development engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of design standards for track, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
• Experience mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across multiple projects or offices preferred.
• Understanding of CAD platforms and standard engineering software applications.
• Strong business development, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with railroad staff, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and team culture.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed to support project delivery and client engagement.

Type of Job: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Not Available

Minimum Experience Required: Not Available

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field. Required License/Certification: No

Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 Per Year Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available