Senior Rail/Track Engineer

2 Months ago • 8-10 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $140,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail/Track Engineer for its New York Metro Track Team. The role involves leading the development of high-quality technical products for track projects, including documentation, reports, and cost estimates. Responsibilities include developing track alignment, creating construction plans, technical specifications, and schedules, and performing constructability reviews. The engineer will engage in Rail-Transit projects from conceptual to final completion, integrating interdisciplinary requirements and conducting quality control reviews of designs. The position also requires identifying project opportunities, contributing to team development, formulating budget estimates and schedules, and executing field track inspections. The role demands a commitment to interstate travel for site visits and coordination.
Must have:
  • BA/BS plus eight years of related experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York and/or New Jersey
  • Valid US Driver's License
  • Lead technical product development for track projects
  • Develop track alignment and construction plans
  • Integrate interdisciplinary requirements
  • Conduct QC reviews of track designs
  • Formulate budget estimates and schedules
  • Execute field track inspections
  • Commitment to interstate travel
Good to have:
  • 10+ years of experience on track projects
  • Knowledge of MTA New York City Transit Design
  • Proficiency in Light Rail Track Design
  • Experience in yard functional geometry layout
  • Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines
  • Experience developing client-focused design criteria
  • Perform QC review of geometry developed by others
  • Understanding of project controls and design documentation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience presenting track data to non-technical audiences
  • Ability to be ROW safety trained and meet FRA criteria
Perks:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan

Job Details

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail/Track Engineer for immediate employment in our New York Metro Track Team. The position is exciting, challenging, fast paced and will empower any self-motivated candidate to grow rapidly both from a technical standpoint and from a career/mentoring/business perspective. 

  • Lead the development and delivery of high-quality technical products for track projects, collaborating with a team of managers and discipline leaders. These deliverables include comprehensive documentation from conceptual to construction phases, detailed reports, precise cost estimates, and other essential materials.
  • Assume primary responsibility for the meticulous development of track alignment, including complex special trackwork. This encompasses the creation of construction plans (sections, profiles, etc.), technical specifications, construction schedules, and thorough constructability reviews and phasing of track work.
  • Engage in Rail-Transit projects across all stages, from conceptual (5 to 15%) through to final (100%) completion, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of engineering excellence.
  • Orchestrate the integration of interdisciplinary structural, site/civil, and architectural requirements with track plans, maintaining a holistic approach to project design.
  • Conduct rigorous QC reviews and provide authoritative approval for track designs prepared by other team members, upholding the utmost quality standards.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for railway and transit design, scoping, studies, and construction projects, contributing to the strategic growth of the organization.
  • Actively participate in the expansion and development of the NY Metro Track Team, fostering a culture of expertise and innovation.
  • Formulate precise budget estimates and schedules for the track engineering components of projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely delivery.
  • Execute comprehensive field track inspections and develop stringent testing requirements, maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
  • Manage multiple projects within the Right of Way (ROW), collaborating effectively with other track staff to ensure seamless project execution and coordination.
  • Understanding of turnout componentry/special track work and its functionality, and its design and typical procurement process

This position demands a commitment to interstate travel as necessary for site visits and coordination meetings, underscoring the importance of flexibility and dedication to project success.  The clients include New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad, New Jersey Transit, NY/NJ Port Authority, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Amtrak, other regional freight carriers and local transit agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA/BS plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of New York and/or New Jersey
  • Valid US Driver's License 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience on track projects
  • Knowledge and proficiency in MTA New York City Transit Design and Engineering including commuter/heavy rail criteria, specifically with Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad or New Jersey Transit criteria
  • Proficiency in Light Rail Track Design and Engineering
  • Experience in the layout/development of a yard’s functional geometry
  • Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines, track geometry, various Rail-Transit client requirements/standards, and the Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build process
  • Experience developing client focused design criteria that will drive calculations towards the production of real-world track geometry and components that will then undergo applicable QA/QC review and validation
  • Perform a QC review of the geometry developed by others
  • Understanding of overall project controls and design/submittal documentation
  • Excellent communication skills, constructive interpersonal skills
  • Experience with leading the presentation of track data/findings and explaining such information to a non-track or non-technical audience.
  • Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend site meetings. Ability to be ROW safety trained and meet FRA criteria to be on active railroad sites

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.


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