Technical Specialist, Railway and Civil

Description

• Reviews project design and contract plans and specifications for conformance with client technical requirements
• Leverages project successes to win future projects.
• Provides detailed monthly and on demand project accounting and status reporting
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Attends on site or virtual meetings with client representatives as required
• Mentors and trains other staff in track design and related civil design services
• Provides quality reviews on plans, specifications and estimates
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with other railroad departments and projects
• Coordinates project activities with government agencies as required.
• Conducts safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices.
• Obtains all required railroad safety certifications and trainings and support safety initiatives
• Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; manages the resources of the project.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes project files. Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field required.
• Builds intimate familiarity with transit and railroad standards, manuals, and policies
• 15+ years of demonstrated experience in design, construction, maintenance, oversight and operations with a transit or railroad specialization required.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with construction management and document control for rail construction
• Possess client management skills and ability to develop and enhance solid client relationships
• Knowledge of rail agency standards
• Project experience with local transit agencies and their standards desired
• PE license preferred
• Proven rail technical experience, knowledge of rail systems, wayside systems, track design, and safety regulations
• Project experience and relationships with Class I Railroads and/or regional or local Rail and Transit agencies required.
• Ability to travel to other office and job site locations in the region
• Demonstrated ability to manage, plan, organize, and oversee various aspects of rail engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Experience with office software and CADD software
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
• Possess strong initiative and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to project development and communication with project team members, clients, and contractors
• Strong relationships with local transit agencies and understanding of coordination requirements and preferences
• Experience in working on multiple projects concurrently, managing project deadlines and on-time submittals
• Willingness and ability to mentor next generation of rail engineers on best practices, resources, and rail operations.
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Familiarity with APTA standards
• Experience in construction phase services

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Professional and personal development
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• 401k Retirement Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance