Regional Lead – Rail Engineer

trilongroup; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

trilongroup is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer in Detroit, Michigan to enhance its rail practice across the United States. This role involves providing technical and strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing the execution of rail projects.

The successful candidate should have strong technical expertise in railroad engineering and experience in managing teams and business development. This is a key position for expanding the rail presence and ensuring quality project execution across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge of rail engineering practices and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across rail projects.
• Support business development efforts and manage client relationships.
• Oversee successful delivery of projects in the regional portfolio.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in railroad engineering

Leadership and team management

Business development experience

Project delivery expertise

Job description

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.