Senior Engineering Manager – Tracks
AECOM
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $277,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide expert leadership on all permanent way (track) matters for high-speed rail infrastructure, including slab track and ballasted track systems
- Develop and implement track asset management strategies aligned with high-speed operational requirements and lifecycle cost optimization
- Establish engineering standards, specifications, and procedures in compliance with international HSR norms (e.g., EN, UIC, ISO, AREMA)
- Review and approve track design submissions, method statements, and technical calculations from designers and contractors
- Ensure integration of track systems with civil works, structures, electrification (OHE), signaling, and rolling stock interfaces
- Ensure effective system integration and compatibility with operational performance, safety, and maintainability requirements
- Oversee Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and ensure interface risks are identified and managed by delivery partners
- Provide technical guidance on track geometry, alignment tolerances, vibration mitigation, noise control, and track-structure interaction
- Oversee track construction and installation activities, including slab track, turnouts, expansion joints, and special trackworks
- Provide engineering assurance during track construction to confirm compliance with approved designs, specifications, and quality requirements
- Review and accept construction methodologies, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation submitted by contractors
- Undertake site surveillance, audits, and technical inspections to verify construction quality and adherence to standards
- Review and disposition non-conformances and technical change requests affecting permanent way systems
- Resolve technical issues arising during construction and provide engineering solutions to maintain progress and quality
- Define maintenance regimes and inspection standards for high-speed track infrastructure
- Oversee predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance strategies using condition monitoring and data analytics
- Approve maintenance plans, possession strategies, and renewal programs to ensure network availability and safety
- Ensure all track activities comply with railway safety management systems, statutory regulations, and certification requirements
- Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety assurance activities related to permanent way systems
- Monitor track performance indicators such as geometry quality, ride comfort, availability, and degradation trends
- Investigate track-related incidents or performance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Manage track-related contracts, consultants, and specialist suppliers
- Liaise with internal offices, construction operations and maintenance, safety, designers, and contractors on track engineering matters
- Support procurement activities by defining technical requirements and evaluating bids
- Act as the primary technical interface between the designers, contractors, and operators on permanent way matters
Requirements
- BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in both construction and operational phases of high-speed rail projects
- Familiarity with digital track monitoring systems and asset management platforms
- Advanced technical expertise in permanent way engineering
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
- High level of safety awareness and regulatory knowledge.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
track asset managementtrack designtrack geometryalignment tolerancesvibration mitigationnoise controltrack constructionmaintenance strategiesdata analyticssafety management systems
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingdecision-makingteam managementstakeholder communicationsafety awareness
Certifications
Chartered Engineer