Track Engineering Manager (Design)

About the role

GFT is seeking a Track Engineering Manager 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall Track Project Management including scope development, contract negotiations, staff management, project delivery, quality, and safety.
• Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects.
• Affirms 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 direct reports to the Track Manager.
• Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Assists with writing proposals and making presentations.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering field required.
• 20+ 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.
• Ability to lead civil/track aspects on multiple assignments.
• 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.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering field required.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with transit agencies and/or Class 1 Railroads.
• Ability to lead civil/track aspects on multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of OpenRail Designer and Civil3D platforms.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and various engineering and scheduling software.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Ability to engage multiple perspectives and seek reciprocal learning.

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 $190,000-$230,000. Salary is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

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

Location

Audubon, PA