US Rail Operation Lead

Join a company passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries work toward bettering the industries in which we operate with practical, safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

About the role

Hatch, one of the nation’s most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is seeking a Rail Operations Lead in our White River Junction, VT office to join our growing infrastructure team. As US Rail Operations Lead, you will serve as project manager and lead teams in executing technical projects and producing technical deliverables.

• Example studies you may lead include analyses of travel time, rail system capacity, network improvements, traction power system performance, and control line optimization.
• Manage the development of new work with clients.
• Support O&M cost modeling work.
• Travel to client sites and attend conferences.
• Author technical reports, mentor junior staff, and perform quality reviews.

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ practical industry experience in rail operations, including service planning, feasibility studies, and alternatives evaluation.
• Experience in leading business development efforts, bids, and proposals.
• Prior experience and knowledge of using rail simulation software such as Berkeley Simulation Systems’ RTC or OpenTrack is desired but not required.
• Experience in fleet planning and O&M cost estimates.
• Experience with rail operating rules development/interpretation and/or transportation systems management is desirable.
• Broad interdisciplinary knowledge of rail systems, including power, track, signals, operations, scheduling, and vehicles.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to engage with clients and public stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work well in a team committed to positive change.

Benefits

• Engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects and develop innovative solutions.
• Long-term career development and the opportunity to shape the future of transportation.
• Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and employee wellness program.
• 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years.
• Additional 3% profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested).
• 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience, 10 paid holidays, and 10 sick days per calendar year (with carry-over options).
• Partial paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents.
• Profit sharing.

Pay

Base compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 (actual compensation subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and location).