Technical Manager – Rail Track

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🌽 Illinois, Nebraska, +4 more states – Remote

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💵 $125k - $190k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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Michael Baker International

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, specializing in design, planning, architecture, environmental management, construction, and program management. The company serves U. S. federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as foreign allied governments and various commercial clients. With more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations, Michael Baker fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration to address challenges faced by clients and communities nationwide.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and delivery of freight, passenger, commuter, and transit rail projects • Oversee track alignments, special trackwork, turnouts, crossovers, and diamond crossings • Review geometric track designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports • Lead plan production using Bentley OpenRail and MicroStation • Conduct design reviews and QA/QC activities to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency • Develop and maintain rail design standards, best practices, and technical guidance • Evaluate and implement technologies and workflows that improve project delivery • Provide technical guidance on FRA regulations, AREMA standards, Class I Railroad requirements, and transit agency criteria • Mentor and develop engineers and designers across the Rail & Transit Practice • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support project schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements • Perform engineering studies, feasibility analyses, risk assessments, and field inspections • Support client engagement, business development, and strategic practice growth • Present at conferences, contribute to industry publications, and participate in technical committees • Travel occasionally to project sites, client locations, industry events, and company offices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required • Professional Engineer (PE) license required • 15+ years of experience in railroad engineering, including rail design, plan development, and project delivery • Extensive knowledge and practical application of AREMA standards • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex rail infrastructure projects • Strong client relationship management and business development skills • Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Railroad Engineering preferred • NCEES Record preferred • Experience delivering projects for Class I Railroads and commuter/transit agencies preferred • Advanced proficiency with Bentley OpenRail Designer and MicroStation preferred • Experience integrating new technologies and digital delivery solutions into engineering workflows preferred • Active membership and participation in AREMA committees • Previous experience working directly for a Class I Railroad in design, engineering, or construction roles • Established relationships with Class I Railroads and commuter/transit agencies • Recognized technical expertise in railroad track design and engineering • Demonstrated success leading complex multidisciplinary project teams • Proven ability to mentor staff and drive technical excellence across an organization • Strategic mindset combined with a collaborative, hands-on leadership approach • Passion for innovation, knowledge sharing, and advancing the rail engineering profession

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