Job Category TRANSPORTATION

AECOM Operating Company DMJM Harris

Office Region USA - Mid Atlantic

Office Location US - Baltimore, MD

Education Required Bachelors

Job Description

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With more than 41,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $4.7 billion during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2008. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

About AECOM - AECOM Transportation

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With more than 41,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM Transportation, a sub-brand of AECOM, specializes in highways and bridges, transit, freight and rail, aviation, marine, and planning. AECOM is ranked #1 in transportation in Engineering News-Record's 2008 list of top design firms. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

Senior Track Design Engineer – Transit / rail

• Engage in exciting projects that foster personal and professional growth

• Share in a positive work environment where people and their talents are valued

• Cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit

• Connect with resources and tools that help you reach your potential

• Enjoy your work because your initiative is encouraged and rewarded

Use your talents and experience to perform railway engineering design and planning support for transit systems, commuter and freight railroads. Perform Task Manager and Lead Engineer roles for final design of transit/railroad projects, including planning, developing and leading projects or design activities for regional transit projects. As a key project lead, you will direct team member's work, develop and mentor junior staff; and provide technical and quality guidance. You will be a positive problem solver with a flexible approach to your work, committed to excellence, motivated, and a strong team player.

The Senior Track Design Engineer will be required to provide vertical and horizontal design layouts for alternative rail transit alignments; provide design details and specifications for steel rail, rail fasteners, concrete ties, rail welding techniques, rail crossovers and switching systems. The Senior Track Design Engineer may be required to train and supervise other Junior Level Track Design Engineers. The Senior Track Design Engineer must be registered as a Professional Engineer since he/she will be required to provide his/her engineering stamp on completed design drawings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Senior Track Design Engineer will be responsible for the following functions:

• Producing railroad engineering designs.

• Help supervise, schedule and check work of project team members.

• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

• Responsible for productivity of subordinates and on time, on budget projects.

• Technical writing ability includes the knowledge and ability to prepare detailed specifications and reports for track engineering and construction.

• Experience with track design for transit systems, commuter systems, or freight railroad and the understanding of the essential unique aspects and requirements of each preferred.

• Thorough understanding of the concepts and criteria of track geometry design and the procedures to layout trackwork alignments. Including the ability to develop and analyze alternative track alignments.

• Familiarity with the components of the track structure and their function.

• Experience with related railroad infrastructure such as bridges, grade crossings, grade separations, stations, and maintenance facilities/yards.

• Ability to prepare budget and man-hour estimates for engineering work and direct staff accordingly.

Basic Qualifications :

Candidate must hold a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or other engineering discipline, Professional Engineering certification, and have at least 10 years experience performing design for rail transit or freight railroad projects.

AECOM Transportation is looking for a Senior Track Design Engineer to be part of a team providing conceptual, preliminary and final designs for light rail, commuter rail, freight rail and rapid transit projects across the country.

As a global leader in full-service engineering, construction, and operations, AECOM Transportation gives you the opportunity to engage in diverse, challenging, and rewarding projects that will develop your skills, broaden your experience, and connect you with a world-class team. By joining a global leader in transportation planning, engineering, construction, and operations, you will: