Sr. Track Engineer

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Audubon (IA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) savings plan

Paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Job summary

Gannett Fleming, Inc. is seeking a Senior Track Engineer in Audubon, PA, to lead transit and freight rail projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 15+ years of experience in rail design. Responsibilities include project leadership and mentoring junior engineers.

Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $200,000, and benefits include a hybrid work environment, comprehensive insurance, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in transit/freight rail design.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Strong experience with Class 1 Railroads.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects.
• Ensure projects stay within timeline and budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Transit agency collaboration

Leading civil/track aspects

Plan preparation

Problem-solving with multiple perspectives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRail Designer

Civil3D

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Audubon, PA. This role follows a remote or hybrid work model depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Projects include railways, facilities, or yards, with an emphasis on resilient, sustainable design and construction.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

We are currently seeking a Senior Track Engineer within our Transit and Freight Rail Sectors. The candidate will work with multi‑discipline teams on wide‑ranging transit and rail projects and assist in maintaining existing client relationships. The successful candidate will have a diverse background with extensive experience in transit and freight rail design and be an integral part of a project team committed to providing high‑quality designs.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects.
• Ensure that projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.
• Provide team leadership and technical expertise.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of junior engineers and technicians serving as project support staff.
• Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies such as AREMA.
• Serve as a technical specialist for the organization for an assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform independent reviews of major projects.

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (field required)
• 15+ years of progressive experience in the design of major transit/freight rail engineering transportation projects
• Strong communications skills
• Strong experience working with transit agencies and/or Class 1 Railroads
• Ability to lead civil/track aspects on multiple assignments
• Strong experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, construction phasing, and construction schedules
• Extensive working knowledge of OpenRail Designer and Civil3D platforms
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and various engineering and scheduling software
• Professional Engineer license required
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $160,000‑$200,000, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Location: Audubon, PA. Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Employment Status: Full‑Time.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles – Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco – Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California – Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

GFT does require successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.