Senior Rail & Transit Track Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and disability

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced track engineer focused on freight railroads and public transit projects. The candidate will coordinate rail design tasks for agencies such as MDOT MTA, CSXT, WMATA, Amtrak, and VPRA.

This role requires 16+ years of track design experience and a PE license (MD/DC/PA). Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRail is expected, with strong client and team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 16+ years of track design experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in MD/DC/PA considered a plus.
• Familiarity with MDOT MTA, MDOT SHA, MDTA and other local agencies is beneficial.
• Advanced knowledge of AREMA guidelines and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver quality transit/rail services on time and within budget.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, schedules, and designs.
• Serve as a technical resource leading a rail track engineering/design team for clients.
• Prepare cost estimates, scope of work, proposals and contracts.

Skills

Track engineering

Rail design

Project leadership

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRail

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license (MD/DC/PA)

Tools

MicroStation V8i

InRoads

OpenRail

Job description

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced track engineer focused on freight railroads and public transit projects. The candidate will coordinate rail design tasks for agencies such as MDOT MTA, CSXT, WMATA, Amtrak, and VPRA.

This role requires 16+ years of track design experience and a PE license (MD/DC/PA). Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRail is expected, with strong client and team leadership abilities.