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Arup · 1 day ago

Rail Operations Leader

Arup is a global engineering and design consultancy that has been shaping a better world for over 75 years. The Rail Operations Leader will oversee rail service planning and operations analysis, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality assurance in project delivery across North America.

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Responsibilities

Develop and support other active rail projects with respect to rail service planning and operations analysis
Support current and future rail proposals throughout North America
Develop new and maintain current relationships with key clients in the public and private sectors to develop pipeline of work
Mentor and develop junior staff from a technical perspective with some additional exposure to business development
Oversight, quality assurance, and delivery of project rail operations analysis work for the Americas
Resource planning for Rail Operations workstreams
Mentoring staff to develop future leaders, develop junior staff skill-sets, and promote learning from successes and challenges within the rail team
Developing the technical, commercial and soft skills of rail staff

Qualification

Rail operations managementRail operations analysisSimulation softwareEngineering degreeClient relationship developmentResource planningSoft skills developmentMentoring

Required

10 years' experience in rail operations management and/or analysis
Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering or Planning
Comprehensive understanding of complex rail infrastructure and rail operations
Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Self-started; able to take on work rather than be given work
Experienced with simulation software, such as RTC, RailSys, OpenTrack, etc

Benefits

Health and welfare security
Paid time off for rest and renewal
Global profit share scheme
Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
Flexible Working

Company

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.

H1B Sponsorship

Arup has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (74)
2024 (42)
2023 (30)
2022 (42)
2021 (24)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carolyn Poirier
Chief Financial Officer Americas Region | Principal
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Don Stewart
CFO
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