Global engineering and advisory firm designing infrastructure solutions that connect and elevate communities.
Lead design of rail and transit infrastructure projects in NYC region.
4 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Transportation
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Mobility and Transportation
Underground Works
Structural Engineering
Historic Preservation
Renovation
Adaptive Reuse
Role
Description
design ownership
qa/qc reviews
plan preparation
scope development
client collaboration
infrastructure design
Advance your career by tackling challenging, high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.
Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and take responsibility for key deliverables.
Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to address complex design challenges.
Take ownership of technically complex design projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Conduct QA/QC reviews, ensuring design integrity and regulatory compliance.
Prepare plans, specifications, reports, and estimates, ensuring technical quality and compliance.
Make a tangible impact on the future of transit infrastructure in NYC and the region.
Collaborate directly with clients, helping guide design decisions and deliver innovative solutions.
Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering professional growth and building a culture of excellence.
Work with industry leaders, expanding your expertise and influence in Rail + Transit engineering.
Lead the design and delivery of stations, tracks, rail facilities, utilities, and related civil infrastructure.
Work alongside senior experts, expanding your knowledge while contributing your own experience and insight.
Lead and contribute to MTA, Amtrak, and regional rail projects, gaining exposure to complex and high-profile transit work.
Contribute to project planning, coordination, and business development, representing technical excellence.
Requirements
civil3d
microstation
rail design
professional engineer
client liaison
mentoring
Proficient with Civil3D, MicroStation/Geopak, or equivalent design software.
Strong technical expertise across track, station, rail facility, and utility design.
Comfortable guiding clients and collaborating with senior leaders.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7–10+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally in rail and transit projects.
Natural mentor who enjoys developing junior engineers while leading by example.
Benefits
Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team that values mentorship, innovation, and collaboration.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1954
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1954 by its visionary founder.
65 offices
Global Presence
Operates across four continents, showcasing its global reach.
#30 global design firms
ENR Ranking
Consistently ranks high among top global design firms.
Revenue growth
Financial Health
Sustained revenue growth has driven international expansion.
Began as a two-person engineering consultancy.
Engineered iconic projects including long-span prestressed bridges, airport terminals, highways, rail systems, and water infrastructure.
Carved a niche in specialty infrastructure—bridges, aviation, marine, transit, buildings, and water—and grew through acquisitions like Silman and Greeley & Hansen.
Recent standout projects include the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span, Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and major metro lines in Panama.
Narrative is one of technical innovation—including prestressed concrete, seismic resilience, and BIM integration—woven into real-world application.
Evolved from a bridge specialist into a multidisciplinary infrastructure powerhouse, combining deep roots with a future-focused vision.
Culture + Values
Committed to providing clients with the best solutions.
Operate with integrity, acting ethically, fairly, and sustainably.
Promote collaboration through a diverse and inclusive team focused on technical excellence.
Strive to innovate, finding new and improved solutions to clients' challenges.
Approachable people
Proven capabilities
Global experience
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve operational net zero carbon assets by the year 2030.
2030
Embodied Carbon Target
All new construction and major renovations will achieve net zero embodied carbon by 2030.
14/17
SDG Achievement
Directly addresses 14 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Measure and publicly disclose energy consumption, scope 1 and 2 building emissions, and whole life carbon emissions annually.
Implement decarbonization roadmap: energy and refrigerant efficiency upgrades, renewable energy procurement, and electrification strategies.
Maximize embodied carbon reductions and compensate for any residual upfront embodied emissions.
Verify annual building energy and whole life carbon emissions data through independent third-party ESG verification.
Bring a diverse and inclusive team, working together towards technical excellence
Equity: Creating healthy, thriving, and equitable local communities through infrastructure that enables access, affordability, health, and dignity
Equity Practice growth: developing and bringing on folks representing their respective regions and expertise, guided by passions and stories
Hiring approach must be more expansive/inclusive—e.g., planners, DE&I professionals, HBCUs, non-engineers, non-traditional education paths
Water equity and environmental justice collaboration across global alliance
Glassdoor data: reports of supportive staff, ability to learn a lot, flexibility in work schedule; interns note approachable culture and quick response from anyone
Glassdoor data: mentions long hours, multiple hats, communication gaps