Senior Rail Systems Lead - California Transit Programs

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

20 days PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Rail Lead in Los Angeles, California. This role requires overseeing rail systems for large-scale transit projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and an active California PE license with 25 years in engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ($300,000 - $380,000) and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and 20 days of PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of progressive experience in construction and engineering, emphasizing rail projects.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale urban transit projects, preferably in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination and construction oversight of rail-related systems.
• Provide technical leadership from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure seamless integration of rail infrastructure.
• Review design documents for compliance with specifications.
• Oversee construction activities ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to rail systems installation.

Skills

Track design standards

Construction methods

Stakeholder management

Project delivery methods

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Rail Lead in Los Angeles, California. This role requires overseeing rail systems for large-scale transit projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and an active California PE license with 25 years in engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ($300,000 - $380,000) and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and 20 days of PTO.