Railroad Operations Coordinator

Arcadis

Railroad Operations Coordinator at Arcadis supporting the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project liaising with multiple stakeholders. Ensure project alignment on operational schedules and safety requirements while leveraging rail logistics expertise.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary liaison between the GDC, Amtrak, freight rail operators, and other stakeholders to facilitate coordination and communication.
Ensure all parties are aligned on project schedules, operational requirements, and rail access needs, minimizing disruptions to existing rail services.
Develop and manage schedules for track access, work windows, and rail service interruptions in coordination with Amtrak and freight rail operators.
Ensure all project activities near or on active rails lines adhere to established safety and operational standards.
Leverage extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities, such as rail movement, scheduling, and labor requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 15-20 years Previous experience coordinating operations for Amtrak and/or freight rail projects.
Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and industry regulations related to railroad operations and safety.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

schedulingproject managementlogistics coordinationsafety standards adherencetechnical guidancerail movementlabor requirements

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationstakeholder managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in TransportationBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Logistics