Transit & Rail Engineering Lead — Hybrid & Impactful Projects

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking an Engineering Technical Lead in the Transit & Rail practice to guide design teams on rail and transit projects in the Philadelphia or Lansdale area.

The role blends technical leadership with mentorship and business growth, coordinating across disciplines and managing complex programs. The candidate will oversee design and construction, support pursuits, and stay current with AREMA, FRA, FTA and APTA guidelines, with PE license and 11+ years

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field; M.S. preferred.
• 11+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or transit and rail.
• Proven experience delivering transit or rail capital programs.
• Familiarity with submittals, RFIs, QA/QC programs, and project controls for rail infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with PMIS platforms such as e-Builder, SharePoint, or similar systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Knowledge of AREMA, FRA, FTA, and APTA guidelines.
• Experience with Amtrak, SEPTA, DRPA, PATCO, NJ Transit, and/or NY MTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and design oversight for design, construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects across rail and transit programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage critical interface points between disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Plan and coordinate construction sequencing, WBS, construction phasing, site access, and outage windows in partnership with transit and rail operations teams.
• Implement QA/QC programs, including ITPs, acceptance testing, and qualification oversight.
• Review and manage contractor submittals, RFIs, material approvals, nonconformance reports, and construction documentation.
• Support project controls and delivery, including schedule coordination, cost tracking, risk management, change management, and progress reporting.
• Provide technical direction to contractors, inspectors, and project teams, resolving field issues and supporting claims resolution as needed.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities, including track geometry acceptance, clearance checks, and integration with signal and train control systems.
• Maintain an active professional engineering license in the required state(s) of practice and sign/seal engineering documents.
• Represent VHB in meetings with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders, presenting technical recommendations and project updates.
• Stay current with emerging track design practices, materials, and technologies.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

e-Builder

SharePoint

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking an Engineering Technical Lead in the Transit & Rail practice to guide design teams on rail and transit projects in the Philadelphia or Lansdale area.

The role blends technical leadership with mentorship and business growth, coordinating across disciplines and managing complex programs. The candidate will oversee design and construction, support pursuits, and stay current with AREMA, FRA, FTA and APTA guidelines, with PE license and 11+ years