Senior Rail Systems Engineer – Freight Rail Lead Design

MVA International Headhunters; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MVA International Headhunters is representing a leading international engineering and infrastructure consultancy seeking two Senior Rail Systems Engineers to join its expanding US freight rail business. The roles require expertise in railway infrastructure, integrated rail systems and multidisciplinary design, with a preference for candidates in the Chicago area.

Ideal applicants will have a Civil/Railway Engineering degree, substantial North American rail experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in railway infrastructure engineering and design in North American freight rail.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary rail systems.
• Experience delivering feasibility studies and detailed design packages.
• Familiarity with North American freight rail standards.
• PE licence preferred.
• Experience supporting business development or technical proposals would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering and design solutions for major freight rail projects across the United States.
• Provide technical expertise across track infrastructure, civil engineering, railway systems and operational planning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary railway design, ensuring integration between track, civil, structural, signalling and operational requirements.
• Support railway network upgrades, capacity improvements, infrastructure expansion and capital investment programmes.
• Lead technical activities from feasibility and concept development through detailed design and project delivery.
• Work directly with major freight rail operators, infrastructure owners and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical proposals, commercial opportunities and client relationship development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the continued growth of the US engineering team.

Skills

Railway infrastructure engineering

Multidisciplinary design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Civil/Railway Engineering degree

Job description

MVA International Headhunters is representing a leading international engineering and infrastructure consultancy seeking two Senior Rail Systems Engineers to join its expanding US freight rail business. The roles require expertise in railway infrastructure, integrated rail systems and multidisciplinary design, with a preference for candidates in the Chicago area.

Ideal applicants will have a Civil/Railway Engineering degree, substantial North American rail experience, and the ability to