Senior Track Engineer
About the role
Your impact We are seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our growing Rail & Transit team in Chicago, IL. This leadership role is responsible for delivering and overseeing track design and engineering services for transit, passenger, and freight rail projects, while also guiding teams and supporting project execution from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of track and rail engineering projects, including alignments, special trackwork, and related civil components
- Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for plans, calculations, specifications, and engineering documentation
- Develop and review electronic models, plan sheets, specifications, and cost estimates
- Manage and coordinate project schedules, budgets, and resources in collaboration with Project Managers
- Perform and oversee plan reviews, submittals, and RFIs, ensuring compliance with project requirements
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor, guiding junior staff and fostering team development
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and pursuit strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to identify solutions and resolve complex engineering challenges
- Contribute to nationwide rail-transit initiatives, best practices, and project delivery strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in IL
- Substantial progressive railway engineering experience, with a strong focus on track design in Chicago
- Demonstrated experience in project management and delivery of rail infrastructure projects
- Prominent team leadership experience, including mentoring and overseeing engineering staff
- Strong knowledge of FRA, Class I Railroad standards, and AREMA guidelines
- Experience with special trackwork design and procurement
- Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRail (or comparable rail design platforms)
- Experience with construction phase services and field coordination
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Qualifications
- Substantial progressive railway engineering experience, with a strong focus on track design in Chicago
- Proven team leadership experience, including mentoring and overseeing engineering staff
- Strong knowledge of FRA, Class I Railroad standards, and AREMA guidelines
- Experience with special trackwork design and procurement
- Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRail (or comparable rail design platforms)
- Experience with construction phase services and field coordination
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Oversight
- QA/QC
- Electronic Modeling
- Plan Reviews
- RFI Management
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Business Development
- Client Engagement
- Complex Engineering Challenges
- National Rail-Transit Initiatives
- Best Practices
- Project Delivery Strategies
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Company Stock Purchase Program
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Executive Deferral Plan
- U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) Policy
- Seven Paid Holidays
- Caregiver Leave
- Additional Rewards (Merit Increases, Performance Discretionary Bonus, Stock)
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schedule
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.