NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Senior Engineer Track (Railroad)
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Engineer (Railroad Track) responsible for providing railroad track engineering support for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). The role involves supporting engineering tasks for various projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and performing design elements for track engineering works.
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Responsibilities
Support the track and structures engineering tasks for design/construction of Caltrain Capital and SOGR projects, and planning of moderate to large Grade Separation projects
Assist with the development of the annual, short-term, and long-term Caltrain track engineering and maintenance plans
Ensure third-party designs that impact the Right of Way (ROW) are in compliance with Caltrain Engineering Design Criteria and Standards
Ensures railroad track complies with FRA, Caltrain Engineering Standards, including Positive Train Control (PTC), and are in a state of good repair, and all construction activities follow return-to-service requirements
Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for track engineering works
Prepare calculations, plans, and specifications to support track design and analysis using relevant design criteria, codes, and standards for new and rehabilitation type projects
Assist with review drawings, construction cost estimates, specifications, technical reports, and other contract documents
Provide technical guidance to Project Manager(s) and other projects as required by responding to RFI, construction submittal and site-specific work plan
Perform site inspections during construction and maintenance projects to determine if they are within tolerance levels established by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other applicable regulations
Develop solutions and provide technical input for design optimization for cost effectiveness, risk management challenges, and constructability improvements for capital and maintenance projects
Review with design of track alignment geometrics and special track work
Update railroad track-related engineering standards
Conduct project meetings and field meetings with internal and third-party personnel
Provide 24/7 on-call construction and maintenance support
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible professional experience in a railroad, engineering firm, or public works agency
Preferred
Professional Engineer's license
Working knowledge and experience of Federal and State transportation regulations and programs, including FRA, CPUC and AREMA is required
Demonstrated hands-on experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Able to respond 24/7 to service and operational needs in a variety of weather and road conditions
Possess effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Possess a valid California driver license with safe driving record
Benefits
Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year
Up to 26 days per year
Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more
Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents
Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time
Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)
Classic Members – 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
New Members – 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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