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Michael Baker International · 1 day ago

Senior Rail Track Engineer/ Project Manager, Sign On Bonus Available

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, and they are seeking a Senior Rail Track Project Manager to support their growing national track design practice. This role involves executing technical work, mentoring junior staff, and driving local project pursuits with rail and transit agencies.

ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage multi-discipline railway planning or design projects, ensuring projects progress on schedule and within budget

Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for project pursuits

Complete monthly project management duties, including invoicing and status reporting

Coordinate project activities to ensure project’s progression stays on schedule and within prescribed budget

Attend project meetings with client representatives as needed for project delivery, either onsite or virtually

Coordinate regularly with the client project manager

Reviews of project designs and contract plans for conformance with design criteria, client technical requirements, and to ensure quality deliverables

Obtain all required railroad safety certifications and support safety initiatives

Occasional travel may be required

Act as the main point of contact with local rail agencies/authorities and support the national Rail & Transit team with local efforts

Identify and assist in positioning for future work, including market analysis, client meetings, proposal writing, and project interviews

Work with market leadership to support growth and strategic planning

Qualification

Railway civil designClient managementPE licenseProject managementPMP CertificationGeometric designMentoringProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in railway civil and geometric design, planning/alternatives analysis on capacity, expansion or maintenance projects with a railroad specialization

PE license required

Strong client management skills, ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability

Willingness and ability to mentor, advise and manage less experienced staff on rail projects, operations, and engineering best practices

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently and a proactive, collaborative approach to project development

Preferred

Proven rail track/civil technical experience with Maryland, Virginia, and DC Transit Agencies

Established relationships with rail and transit agencies in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia

PMP Certification a plus

Possess strong initiative and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to project development and communication with project team members, clients, and contractors

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Company

Michael Baker International

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Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.

Founded in 1940

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mbakerintl.com/

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