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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in railway track design and technical delivery, ensuring compliance with AREMA and EN standards while leading multidisciplinary teams through all project phases from design to commissioning.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Railway Track DesignHigh-Speed Rail ProjectsAREMA StandardsTechnical LeadershipCivil Engineering Degree
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Railway EngineeringTrack GeometryRail Systems IntegrationConstruction Documentation ReviewEngineering CalculationsDesign-Build ExperienceEPC ExperienceBallast TrackSlab TrackSpecial Trackwork
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
BIM ToolsCAD Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Industry Keywords
Railway RegulationsOperational RequirementsProject PlanningRisk ManagementSchedule Control
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design and technical delivery of railway track and trackwork systems for High-Speed Rail, Passenger Rail, Freight Rail, Metro, and Urban Transit projects
- Oversee track alignments, rail geometry, turnouts, crossovers, depot layouts, yard configurations, and special trackwork
- Review engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, construction documentation, and design deliverables
- Ensure compliance with project requirements, operational needs, maintainability objectives, AREMA standards, EN standards, and applicable railway regulations
- Provide technical leadership and expert guidance during design and construction phases
- Participate in construction planning, track installation reviews, constructability assessments, and technical problem solving
- Support testing and commissioning activities
- Review contractor submissions, inspection plans, and technical documentation
- Perform site inspections and resolve engineering issues during construction
- Monitor quality, safety, and compliance throughout project execution
- Mentor and support multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Coordinate with civil, structural, systems, operations, and construction specialists
- Engage directly with clients, contractors, railway operators, and regulatory agencies
- Contribute to project planning, risk management, schedule control, and technical proposals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of railway engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting major High-Speed Rail projects (300 km/h+ / 186 mph+)
- Strong experience in railway track design and trackwork systems
- Experience supporting projects through design, construction, testing, and commissioning
- Deep understanding of railway alignment design, track geometry, operational requirements, and rail systems integration
- Strong familiarity with AREMA standards and international rail standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to relocate to the United States under an expatriate assignment
- Preferred: Master's Degree in Railway Engineering or related field
- Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent accreditation
- Experience in Design-Build, EPC, or large-scale railway infrastructure programs
- Experience with ballast track, slab track, depots, yards, switches, turnouts, and special trackwork
- Experience using railway design, alignment, BIM, and CAD tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- Expatriate assignment package for relocation to the United States
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- International and multicultural working environment
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Continuous technical training and professional certification support
- Flexible and collaborative ways of working
- Workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, innovation, and professional growth
- Opportunity to work on transformational High-Speed Rail projects