Regional Rail Engineering Lead & Growth Strategist

CME Associates; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to grow our rail practice across multiple regions in the United States. You will provide technical leadership, manage key client relationships, and oversee delivery of rail projects while mentoring staff and supporting regional growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep railroad engineering experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of rail, transit, or railroad infrastructure experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships.
• Knowledge of track design standards, at-grade crossings, and grade-separated structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support growth initiatives.
• Lead planning, design, and delivery of rail projects across multiple regions.
• Coordinate with railroad operators and public agencies on projects.
• Act as senior technical resource for rail design, grading, and drainage.
• Build relationships with clients, railroad operators, and agencies.
• Support business development through client engagement and proposals.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and junior staff across offices.
• Coordinate staffing and resource planning with project managers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and railroad standards across states.
• Lead QA/QC procedures throughout project delivery.
• Advance standardized rail engineering practices and project delivery processes.
• Travel regionally for meetings, site visits, and events.

Skills

Rail engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Business development

Client relationships

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to grow our rail practice across multiple regions in the United States. You will provide technical leadership, manage key client relationships, and oversee delivery of rail projects while mentoring staff and supporting regional growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep railroad engineering experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering across multiple offices.