Regional Rail Engineering Lead

CME Associates; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) Match

Professional Development

Memberships & Licensure

Job summary

Horrocks Engineers is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to guide and expand our rail practice across multiple U.S. regions.

You will provide technical leadership, manage client relationships, and oversee successful delivery of rail projects across a regional portfolio. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in rail/transit, a PE license, and strong leadership, mentoring, and business development capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license is required.
• Minimum of 10 years in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation/land development projects.
• Strong leadership and client-management skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD platforms

Job description

Horrocks Engineers is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to guide and expand our rail practice across multiple U.S. regions.

You will provide technical leadership, manage client relationships, and oversee successful delivery of rail projects across a regional portfolio. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in rail/transit, a PE license, and strong leadership, mentoring, and business development capabilities.