Senior Port/Rail Engineer – Project Manager

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Port/Rail Engineer – Project Manager to be based in Raleigh, NC, Wilmington, NC or North Charleston, SC. This senior-level position is responsible for supporting the Goods Movement and engineering team in the Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina Region. The role involves overseeing the delivery of multi-disciplinary Port, Rail, Goods Movement, and Freight engineering projects, serving as a technical lead and project manager, and driving business development efforts across the region.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Port, Marine, and Freight Rail infrastructure while working on high-profile projects including Port and Marine terminals, Intermodal terminals, freight rail, and multimodal corridors throughout the region and country. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to support the growth of AECOM’s Goods Movement / Port and Marine practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on complex, multi-disciplinary Port and Rail projects.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of Port and Rail infrastructure including port cargo terminals, intermodal terminals, marine structures, freight rail, and related facilities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide quality assurance and ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Support the development of project scopes and estimates, engineering budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support the professional development of engineering staff across disciplines.
• Represent AECOM at industry events, client meetings, and public forums as a subject matter expert in Port and Goods Movement engineering.
• Support business development efforts for all engineering disciplines in the region, including client engagement, proposal development, and pursuit strategy.
• Participate in client pre-positioning efforts, including attending industry events, supporting capture planning, and contributing to client engagement strategies.
• Assist in identifying new opportunities and supporting go/no-go decisions through market research and client intelligence.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering discipline and 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Port and Marine infrastructure design, including cargo terminals, freight rail, and inland ports.
• 10 years of relevant experience in Ports/Marine and/or Freight Rail and 2 years of leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, and Goods Movement and freight rail clients within the region and in the southeast.
• Experience in engineering project delivery, including design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.
• May require travel depending on project needs.
• Relocation assistance may be available for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

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, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and voluntary benefits.
• Perks, flexible work options, and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

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 2025.

AECOM offers a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community, where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. The company provides award-winning training and development programs designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.