Associate Director – Railroad Infrastructure Engineer

Description

You'll lead and develop NRC’s capability in providing consultant services related to all aspects of railroad infrastructure operations and maintenance including programming and analysis, program and project management, upgrading, enhancement, redevelopment, renewal, and replacement, safety, and overall maintenance and operating practices, while acting as technical reviewer of client infrastructure standards (where required) and apply understanding of FRA compliance.

You will work as an integrated team member to lead and develop technical and maintenance capability for railroad infrastructure. Provide guidance, frameworks and organizational structures that will support the analysis, operations, maintenance, renewal and redevelopment, and project management of railroad infrastructure through a consulting environment. Support the business development of NRC by driving high quality delivery of NRC’s services so that the business secures future work that contributes to the long-term growth of the NRC order book in North America.

• Maintain and continually develop an industry network of people and potential projects for the NRC North American business development pipeline.
• Complete projects on time and to budget achieving or exceeding projected cash flow.
• Act as NRC technical lead for client (where required)
• Participate and lead project teams in presentation and interview sessions.
• Undertake all activities in a safe environment and in accordance with NRC operating procedures.
• Lead and support delivery of those projects as assigned.
• Identify, organize, and lead technical resources to provide the necessary consultant skills and resources to meet deliver client requirements, drawing from employees in NRC, Network Rail, and external partners.
• Build strong client relationships and receive strong client satisfaction ratings.

Requirements

Building on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Director Railroad Infrastructure Engineer based in Jersey City NJ.

• Demonstrate overarching understanding of all railroad infrastructure engineering with expertise in at least one specific field.
• Experience in managing and performing work on railroad infrastructure-related projects.
• Substantial experience in railway asset management and maintenance.
• Understanding of the financial and economic underpinnings of infrastructure investment
• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability and track record of meeting deadlines and working well under pressure.
• Strong commercial focus regarding business development and contract management
• Experience working for or with both public and private organizations.
• Outstanding and persuasive communications skills in written and verbal form, with excellent skills in developing and making presentations to groups
• Ability to positively engage and collaborate with NR and NRC staff, partner staff, client staff and ability to work across a multidisciplinary team and establish relationships at all levels
• Experience working in an international setting.
• Relevant years’ experience in managing and successfully complying with Federal Railroad Administration rules.
• Experience as a consultant in transportation

Benefits

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow and share global best practice with local clients.

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401K with employer matching contributions
• Generous vacation leave entitlement (25 days)
• Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart
• Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance