Senior Track Design Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced railway track design professional for an Austin-based, full-time role. The candidate will lead track alignment and form solutions across corridors, coordinating with civil, structural, and systems teams to deliver integrated designs.

Qualifications include 10+ years in railway track design, a BSc/MSc in Civil Engineering, and a Texas PE license or reciprocity within 6 months. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in railway track design within transit or infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary rail design environments and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of track alignment and track form solutions across the corridor, including at-grade and elevated sections.
• Oversee horizontal and vertical alignment design, including geometry, clearances, and constructability considerations.
• Develop track design packages, including plans, profiles, cross sections, and specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, systems, and stations teams for integrated design solutions.
• Support development of track form solutions (ballasted, direct fixation, embedded track) for urban conditions.
• Ensure designs meet safety, operational, maintenance, ride quality, durability, and resilience requirements.
• Interface with traction power, signaling, drainage, and utilities for coordination.
• Contribute to constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and staging plans in constrained urban environments.
• Support design management activities, including scope, schedule, quality, and risk management.
• Provide input into procurement, contractor engagement, and design reviews.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to track engineering capability development.

Skills

Track design experience

PE license (TX)

Urban rail experience

Strong communication

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

MSc Civil Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of track alignment and track form solutions across the corridor, including at-grade and elevated sections
• Undertake and oversee horizontal and vertical alignment design, including geometry, clearances, and constructability considerations
• Develop track design packages, including plans, profiles, cross sections, and specifications
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, systems, and stations teams, ensuring integrated and efficient design solutions
• Support the development of track form solutions (e.g., ballasted, direct fixation, embedded track) appropriate to urban and corridor conditions
• Ensure designs meet safety, operational, and maintenance requirements, including ride quality, durability, and resilience
• Support interface coordination with key systems, including traction power, signaling, drainage, and utilities
• Contribute to constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and staging plans within constrained urban environments
• Support design management activities, including scope, schedule, quality, and risk management
• Provide technical input into procurement, contractor engagement, and design reviews
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities as required
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of the track engineering capability within the team

Candidate Specification

• 10+ years of experience in railway track design within transit or infrastructure projects
• BSc / MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• Proven experience in track alignment and track design, including urban/light rail or heavy rail systems
• Strong understanding of track geometry, track form selection, and rail systems integration
• Experience working within multidisciplinary rail design environments, coordinating across civil, structures, and systems
• Familiarity with relevant track design standards, codes, and best practices (e.g., AREMA, local/state standards)
• Experience supporting design delivery on complex infrastructure programs, ideally within urban environments
• Experience working in client-facing or embedded delivery teams is preferred
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills

Additional Information

• Full-time Austin‑based position
• Relocation support may be available for candidates looking to move to Austin
• Opportunity to contribute to a once‑in‑a‑generation infrastructure program with long‑term impact on how the city moves and grows

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.