Senior Rail & Transit Track Engineer – Lead Design & Projects

Whitman,-Requardt-; 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

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Senior Rail and Transit Engineer to lead track design for freight rail and public transit projects. The role emphasizes coordination, design deliverables, and client liaison.

Responsibilities include managing on-time delivery, preparing reports and designs, and serving as a technical resource for rail track engineering. A PE license in MD/DC/PA is required; 16+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 16+ years of track design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in MD, DC, or PA (VA a plus).
• Experience in rail track design for transit/passenger/freight projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver quality transit/rail services on-time and within budget.
• Prepare reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental studies, and designs.
• Lead a team providing rail track engineering and design services for clients.
• Prepare cost estimates, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate and ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort.
• Use design software to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Submit documents to agencies for review and obtain permits.
• Participate in Design/Build and client meetings.
• Act as technical liaison with clients and coordinate within discipline areas.
• Evaluate need for design changes and make recommendations.
• Assist in project scoping, fee estimating, proposals, interviews, and negotiations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation V8i

InRoads

OpenRail

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Senior Rail and Transit Engineer to lead track design for freight rail and public transit projects. The role emphasizes coordination, design deliverables, and client liaison.

Responsibilities include managing on-time delivery, preparing reports and designs, and serving as a technical resource for rail track engineering. A PE license in MD/DC/PA is required; 16+ years of experience preferred.