Regional Rail Engineering Lead - Strategy & Delivery

CME Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate brings strong railroad engineering expertise, leadership experience, and a track record in mentoring staff, business development, and coordinating multi-office teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related 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.

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 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.

Skills

Regional leadership

Rail engineering

Project delivery

Mentoring staff

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD

Engineering software

Job description

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

The ideal candidate brings strong railroad engineering expertise, leadership experience, and a track record in mentoring staff, business development, and coordinating multi-office teams.