Sr. Track Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Track Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Audubon, PA! This role follows a remote or hybrid work model, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do

• Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects.
• Assures that projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.
• Provide team leadership and technical expertise.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of junior engineers and technicians serving as project support staff.
• Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies such as AREMA.
• Serves as a technical specialist for the organization for an assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform Independent Reviews of major projects.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering field required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in design of major transit/freight rail engineering transportation projects.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong experience working with transit agencies and/or Class 1 Railroads.
• Strong experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, construction phasing, and construction schedules.
• Extensive working knowledge of OpenRail Designer and Civil3D platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and various engineering and scheduling software.
• Professional Engineer license required.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Pay

The range for this position is salary range is $160,000-$200,000. Salary is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time