Senior Transit Engineer

Project Resource Collective LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Resource Collective LLC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Transit Engineer / Project Manager to lead railroad and transit design projects. You will manage scope, budgets, and schedules while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with clients and agencies.

The role requires a PE license, 10 years of railway engineering experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Hybrid work arrangement with client offices in Downtown LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of railway engineering experience, including management of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on railroad or transit projects.
• Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and/or Discipline Lead for railroad, transit, and civil engineering design projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical deliverables across engineering disciplines.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, design criteria, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform and oversee railroad, transit, and civil engineering planning, analysis, and design.
• Lead detailed quality control and technical reviews of project deliverables.
• Work directly with clients, stakeholders, agencies, contractors, and project partners.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections.
• Support business development, marketing, and contracting activities.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, events, and client meetings.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Provide technical leadership across railroad, transit, civil, industrial, terminal, utility, DOT, port, and agency projects.
• Travel periodically for client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client interaction

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads/OpenRail

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GeoPak

Job description

Senior Transit Engineer / Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid | $180,000–$225,000 Benefits

Lead the Future of Rail & Transit Infrastructure in Southern California

Our client is a leading California-based engineering firm who is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Engineer / Project Manager to join their Transportation team in Los Angeles.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned rail professional to take a leadership role on complex, multidisciplinary railroad and transit projects while helping grow the firm’s transportation practice. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, project management experience, and the ability to lead teams, interface with clients, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as Project Manager and/or Discipline Lead for railroad, transit, and civil engineering design projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical deliverables across engineering disciplines.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, design criteria, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform and oversee railroad, transit, and civil engineering planning, analysis, and design.
• Lead detailed quality control and technical reviews of project deliverables.
• Work directly with clients, stakeholders, agencies, contractors, and project partners.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections.
• Support business development, marketing, and contracting activities.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, events, and client meetings.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Provide technical leadership across railroad, transit, civil, industrial, terminal, utility, DOT, port, and agency projects.
• Travel periodically for client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10 years of railway engineering experience, including management of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on railroad or transit projects.
• Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and project management software.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to an employee-owned culture.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will also bring:

• 15 years of civil engineering/design experience, including significant rail/transit experience.
• Hands‑on experience across the full lifecycle of railroad and civil design projects.
• Expertise with railroad horizontal and vertical alignments, earthwork modeling, drainage design, and plan production.
• Knowledge of railroad analysis and design software.
• Experience with AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering and other railroad design standards, specifications, and criteria.
• Experience with OpenRoads/OpenRail, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GeoPak, or other BIM/design platforms.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience.
• A demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and help grow a technical practice.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working collaboratively across technical disciplines.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a design role. You’ll have the opportunity to shape major transportation projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the continued growth of a respected California engineering organization.

If you’re a senior rail/transit engineer who is ready to combine technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development, this role offers an excellent platform to make an impact.

Compensation:

$180,000–$225,000 annually

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment:

Hybrid — approximately 3 days/week onsite at a client office in Downtown Los Angeles and 2 days/week remote