Senior Industrial Rail Logistics Architect

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks an experienced Logistics Expert – Railway Systems to design, implement, and operate the rail transportation infrastructure supporting Direct Reduced Iron and integrated steel operations.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will serve as SME for railway system design, permitting, construction support, and operational readiness across project sites, coordinating with engineering teams, regulators, and rail providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience supporting railway systems, industrial rail operations, transportation infrastructure, or large capital projects.
• Experience with railway system design, permitting, construction support, and operational implementation.
• Strong understanding of railroad operations, rail yards, track infrastructure, switching operations, and industrial rail logistics.
• Experience working with Class I railroads, contractors, engineering firms, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience supporting mining, steel, energy, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for the design, development, permitting, and operation of industrial railway systems.
• Support engineering and EPC teams with rail infrastructure planning, including track design and yards.
• Coordinate permitting activities and regulatory requirements related to railway infrastructure.
• Develop operational strategies for rail transportation, including capacity planning, scheduling, train movements, and network optimization.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Class I railroads, short‑line operators, contractors, and rail service providers.
• Evaluate rail transportation requirements and recommend solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Support construction activities, commissioning, and start‑up of rail infrastructure.
• Assist with rail operations planning, maintenance strategies, and long‑term infrastructure optimization.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies related to rail transportation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable railroad, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor rail performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, engineering, and supply chain teams to align rail logistics with production requirements.

Skills

Railway systems design

Permitting

Industrial rail logistics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Transportation/Logistics or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks an experienced Logistics Expert – Railway Systems to design, implement, and operate the rail transportation infrastructure supporting Direct Reduced Iron and integrated steel operations.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will serve as SME for railway system design, permitting, construction support, and operational readiness across project sites, coordinating with engineering teams, regulators, and rail providers.