Senior Rail Systems Project Manager

Hatch Ltd.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long-term career development

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Income Protection Benefits

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Rail Systems in Seattle. This role involves managing rail systems design teams on transit projects. Ideal candidates will have over 20 years of experience in rail systems design, a PE license, and a proven track record in large design-build projects.

Flexible work environment and generous benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience designing and/or integrating rail systems.
• Full knowledge of US (FTA & FRA), CENELEC, and ISO rail delivery standards.
• Experience delivering rail programs over $500M in capital value.

Responsibilities

• Manage rail systems design teams for transit projects.
• Provide technical integration leadership to large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
• Ensure quality and client satisfaction in project management.

Skills

Engineering management

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional engineering license

Job description

Requisition ID: 96921

Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management

Location: Seattle, WA, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in a variety of infrastructure domains, we tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure is for you!

Senior Project Manager – Rail Systems

In this role the successful candidate will manage rail systems design or design oversight teams on transit rail projects in coordination with Hatch's global rail systems practice. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced rail systems design manager, ideally licensed as a professional engineer, with 20+ years of experience designing and/or integrating rail systems, preferably including signaling and train control, communications, traction power, and all ancillary systems. He/she shall have a proven track record in developing and implementing systems integration tasks, managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, and delivering successful teams on major design-build, design-bid-build or PPP transit programs. Advanced train control systems experience such as CBTC, ATO, or PTC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical integration leadership to large‑scale rail infrastructure projects, steering a team of multidisciplinary integration professionals to deliver a complete, functional, safe, and integrated rail system design.
• Provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance to staff, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure technical services are of high quality and the team meets its operating performance targets.
• Manage project production, changes, client relations, and financial management of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of all projects and tasks.
• Provide industry guidance in chosen technical areas by participating in presentations to industry, heading industry committees, and/or participating in standards development efforts.
• Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, building the technical practice, and recruiting staff in rail and rail systems areas.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license (highly preferred).
• Full knowledge of US (FTA & FRA), CENELEC, and ISO rail delivery standards and practices with the ability to demonstrate using each on past projects.
• Experience delivering both brown and green‑field rail programs over $500M in capital value with full lifecycle responsibility in a management role.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering management, systems engineering, asset management, operations management, and quality management in the railway environment.
• Career foundation in rail systems design and systems engineering. Familiarity with rail operations, stations, track, and other civil aspects of the railway.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Ability and experience in training and developing staff and educating clients.

What we offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Long‑term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Compensation: $220,000 - $275,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Hatch offers a generous benefits package including Health Insurance – available the first day of full‑time employment, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Company Paid Income Protection Benefits.