Senior Rail and Transit Engineer

Responsibilities:The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:- Responsible for managing and delivering quality transit/rail services on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client- Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects.- Serve as a technical resource leading a team providing rail track engineering and design services for clients- Prepare cost estimate, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals and contracts on projects- Coordinate and ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort- Uses design software to prepare engineering and design documents.- Submits documents to federal, state, and local agencies for review and obtains permits required.- Participates in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor/construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities.- Attends onsite and offsite client meetings.- Serves as technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas.- Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations.- Participates in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.- Reviews assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops schedules and budgets- Provides coordination of project execution and control, in a given discipline area, to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeout- Perform design calculations and conduct investigative analyses toward completion of assigned design tasks, and direct preparation of design specifications- Organize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments- Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions- Responsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projectsRequirements:- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering- 16+ years of track design experience- Professional Engineer, P.E. in Maryland. DC and Virginia PEs a plus- Demonstrated knowledge of rail track design, management and implementation of transit/passenger/freight rail projects- Familiarity with MDOT MTA, MDOT SHA, MDTA and other local agencies such as the City of Baltimore DOT a plus- Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including AREMA guidelines- Demonstrated experience in Microstation V8i, Inroads, and Open Rail- Skill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail- Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills- Self-motivated and detail-orientedBenefits:WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:- Flexible work schedule options- Competitive salary- Leave accrual and paid holidays- Healthcare benefits- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement- 401(k) Retirement Plan- Tuition Reimbursement- Employee Assistance Program- Parental and maternity leave benefitsWRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidates relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Created: 2025-12-29