Senior Rail Operations Lead - Project & Network Planning

Hatch

Hartford (VT)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hatch, a leading infrastructure and rail consultancy, seeks a US Rail Operations Lead in White River Junction, VT. You will serve as project manager, leading teams on technical studies and delivering rigorous reports to clients.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in rail operations, experience with business development, and familiarity with rail simulation tools. Hatch offers competitive base pay, generous benefits, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

At least 10 years’ practical industry experience in rail operations, including service planning and feasibility studies.
Experience leading business development, bids, and proposals.
Familiar with rail simulation software such as RTC or OpenTrack (desirable).
Experience with fleet planning and O&M cost estimates.
Knowledge of rail operating rules and transportation systems management desirable.
Broad knowledge of rail systems: power, track, signals, operations, scheduling, and vehicles.
Excellent written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement.
Willingness to travel; team player; capable of collaborating on projects to innovate.
Contribute to reducing carbon emissions and congestion.

Responsibilities

Serve as project manager and lead teams in executing technical projects and deliverables.
Manage development of new work with clients.
Travel to client sites and attend conferences.
Author technical reports, mentor junior staff, and perform quality reviews.