Regional Rail Engineering Lead — Grow Projects & Teams

CME Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to guide the rail practice across multiple regions in the United States. You will provide technical leadership, manage client relationships, and oversee delivery of rail projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, business development, and adherence to rail standards. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of rail/railroad experience, PE licensure, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of rail, transit, railroad infrastructure experience.
• PE license required and strong leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support growth within the region.
• Lead planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail projects including yards and mainlines.
• Coordinate with railroad companies for DOT and municipal projects with railroad interfaces.
• Serve as senior technical advisor for rail design, grading, drainage, and related infra.
• Build relationships with clients, railroad operators, and public agencies.
• Support business development, client engagement, proposals, and pursuits.
• Mentor engineers and junior staff across multiple offices and teams.
• Collaborate with project managers on staffing, resource planning, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rail regulations and standards.
• Lead QA/QC implementation across project development and delivery.
• Promote standardized rail engineering practices and processes across Horrocks.
• Travel regionally for meetings, site visits, and events as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Business development

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD platforms

Engineering software

Job description

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to guide the rail practice across multiple regions in the United States. You will provide technical leadership, manage client relationships, and oversee delivery of rail projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, business development, and adherence to rail standards. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of rail/railroad experience, PE licensure, and strong leadership.