Senior Track and Civil Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision plans

EAP

Disability coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training and development

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in California is seeking a Senior Track & Civil Engineer to provide advanced track and civil design and construction support for the California High-Speed Rail program. You will ensure compliance with Authority standards, coordinate across disciplines, and lead technical reviews with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in rail design, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, large-scale

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree and fourteen or more years of work experience in civil/structural/transportation engineering or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state/provincial, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of track and civil designs for CHSR compliance.
• Evaluate submittals, RFIs, and design packages for constructability and adherence to project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces across structures, systems (O&M, signaling), utilities, and roadway elements.
• Provide construction support including field issue resolution, change evaluation, and technical clarification.

Skills

Civil engineering

Program management

Design-build experience

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Eng

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.

Job Description

The Senior Track & Civil Engineer provides advanced engineering support for track and civil infrastructure design and delivery on the Track & Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) segment of the California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Authority standards, integration across multi-disciplinary systems, and alignment with design, construction, and operational requirements. The position requires independent judgment, technical leadership, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Engineering Oversight & Design Review

• Perform technical reviews of trackwork, alignment, civil works, and associated infrastructure designs for compliance with CHSR criteria and applicable standards (AREMA, FRA, etc.)
• Evaluate contractor submittals, RFIs, and design packages for completeness, constructability, and adherence to project requirements
• Provide recommendations to resolve design issues, technical conflicts, and field coordination challenges

Integration & Coordination

• Coordinate track and civil interfaces with structures, systems (O&M, signaling), utilities, and roadway elements
• Support interdisciplinary integration across TSCC and adjacent contracts to ensure continuity and system performance
• Collaborate with design-build contractors, consultants, and Authority stakeholders

Construction Support

• Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, change evaluation, and technical clarification
• Review construction methods, sequencing plans, and quality documentation related to track and civil works
• Participate in site visits and technical inspections as needed

Standards Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all engineering outputs meet CHSR Authority design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Support development and enforcement of quality management processes and engineering best practices
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to track and civil design and construction

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare technical memoranda, review comments, and engineering assessments
• Track and report on technical issues, risks, and resolution status
• Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with program requirements
• Other related duties may be assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in in civil engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, or a related field of study and fourteen (14) years of work-related experience; a recognized certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Experience working in a program management or design-build environment.
• Strong coordination skills involving multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Advanced technical knowledge of track alignment, civil design, and rail systems interfaces
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex program environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in civil engineering, especially with rail or transportation infrastructure focus
• Experience working on large-scale rail infrastructure programs, particularly within the California High Speed Rail project or similar high speed rail programs
• Familiarity with AREMA, FRA regulations, and California public works standards

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement:

• medical
• dental and vision plans
• EAP
• disability coverage
• life insurance
• AD&D
• voluntary benefit plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees
• paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
• parental leave
• training and development courses

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $233,500.00